Quality Control Lead - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing- APLOF

About Armor People Link

With over 50 years of experience in staffing and workforce solutions, Armor People Link is committed to helping associates find rewarding opportunities in supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplaces. We partner with established organizations across the GTA to provide long-term career opportunities in manufacturing, pharmaceutical operations, quality assurance, and supply chain management.

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting an experienced Quality Control Lead for our pharmaceutical client in the GTA. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day quality control activities, guide quality control personnel, and ensure that products, materials, manufacturing processes, and documentation meet established quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated production environment, a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and the ability to lead a team while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and product quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to contribute to a regulated pharmaceutical operation and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Compensation Package

Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.

Performance-based incentives, if applicable.

Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Long-term career opportunity with an established pharmaceutical organization.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

Lead and coordinate daily quality control activities to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards.
Supervise, coach, and support quality control team members to maintain accuracy, productivity, and consistent performance.
Inspect raw materials, packaging components, in-process products, and finished products according to approved specifications and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory requirements.
Review quality control records, inspection reports, batch documentation, and other relevant quality records for completeness and accuracy.
Identify, investigate, document, and escalate quality deviations, non-conformances, and product discrepancies.
Support investigations into quality issues, root-cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Monitor product quality throughout manufacturing, packaging, labelling, and other applicable production processes.
Ensure that quality concerns are promptly communicated to the appropriate departments and management.
Collaborate with production, quality assurance, regulatory, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
Participate in internal audits, external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews as required.
Monitor quality trends, identify recurring issues, and recommend process improvements to reduce errors and non-conformances.
Maintain accurate records and prepare quality reports for management review.

Requirements:
What Are We Looking For?

Previous experience in quality control within pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical packaging, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Previous experience in a team lead, senior quality control, or supervisory role is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Understanding of quality control processes, product inspections, sampling, and acceptance criteria.
Experience reviewing manufacturing records, inspection documentation, and quality reports.
Knowledge of deviation management, non-conformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify quality issues before they affect product release or customer satisfaction.
Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to interpret technical documents, product specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification
Post-secondary education in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility subject to Health Canada requirements.
Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), audit readiness, and document control.
Experience with laboratory testing, analytical instruments, or quality inspection equipment, where applicable to the role.
Knowledge of applicable Health Canada regulations and relevant pharmaceutical quality standards.
Experience training employees, managing team performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Apply Today!

If you are a detail-oriented quality professional with pharmaceutical industry experience and a passion for maintaining high standards of product quality and regulatory compliance, we want to hear from you!

To apply:
Submit your updated resume highlighting your relevant pharmaceutical quality control and leadership experience.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by an Armor People Link staffing consultant to discuss the opportunity and next steps.
Candidates are required to complete Armor People Link's registration and applicable compliance requirements.

For immediate job inquiries, please contact Armor People Link at 905-567-6855.
Feel free to refer qualified friends or colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity.

Armor People Link is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.