OVERVIEW
Are you highly detail-oriented and passionate about delivering high-quality results? Do you take pride in catching the small things others might miss and aren’t afraid to speak up when something’s not right? We’re looking for a proactive and dedicated Quality Control Lead to join our team.
We are seeking someone who will become a key contributor to our operation and help us continue building a culture of quality, compliance, and accountability. The ideal candidate is confident, observant, and willing to advocate for doing things the right way even when it means challenging the status quo or stopping a process that does not meet quality standards. We need someone who takes quality seriously, communicates clearly with team members and management, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
As our Quality Control, you will work closely with Receiving, Assembly, Fulfillment, and Leadership teams to ensure in-process assemblies, finished goods, outbound orders, processes, and documentation consistently meet both client expectations and internal requirements. You will play an active role in monitoring compliance, improving processes, supporting SOP development, and identifying opportunities to strengthen quality throughout the organization.
This is a hands-on role with significant growth potential. We are looking for someone interested in building a long-term career with Market Speed Logistics and helping shape the future of our Quality department. The right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to quality initiatives, process improvements, and potentially grow into a leadership role responsible for developing quality programs and supporting a future quality team.
Please note: This is a full-time role payrolled through a staffing agency, but you will report directly to Market Speed Logistics each day.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect in-process and final assemblies to ensure accuracy, label compliance, and proper packaging according to customer requirements.
- Approve or reject assemblies and documentation based on established quality standards and specifications.
- Communicate issues clearly and promptly to the Department Managers and recommend and support necessary adjustments.
- Conduct GMP audits and visual inspections throughout the operation.
- Document quality findings, inspection results, and non-conformances with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Partner closely with the Receiving team to inspect incoming freight, verify documentation, and ensure materials meet quality standards before being released into inventory.
- Review incoming shipment paperwork, packing slips, certifications, and related documentation to verify accuracy and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
- Conduct physical inspections of incoming components and finished goods to identify damage, shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns.
- Perform root cause analysis and assist with implementing corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory labeling and incoming materials; approve or reject components as needed.
- Verify assembly processes and documentation; ensure that production procedures are followed correctly.
- Partner with the Fulfillment team to perform outbound quality audits and verify customer orders are accurate, compliant, and packaged according to specifications before shipment.
- Oversee the rework process and confirm product quality after corrections have been made.
- Support internal reporting, including vendor performance statistics and internal audit documentation.
- Monitor compliance with internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities to strengthen process consistency across departments.
- Assist in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality documentation.
- Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to uphold quality across all departments.
- Recommend process improvements and participate in implementation of changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement; provide recommendations to leadership to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Assist leadership with documenting quality processes, audit findings, corrective actions, and other quality management system requirements.
- Participate in special projects related to quality improvement, process optimization, compliance initiatives, and operational excellence.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- 5+ years of experience in quality inspection, ideally within a production, pack out, or kitting environment.
- Experience working with beauty, health, or cosmetic products is highly preferred.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak up when issues arise.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce quality standards consistently and professionally, even in challenging situations.
- Familiarity with Bills of Materials, SOPs, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
- Strong understanding of GMP standards and quality assurance processes.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and data management systems.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documentation in English.
- Strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in a fast-paced production setting.
- Experience creating, updating, or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, audit documentation, or quality-related records is highly preferred.
- High attention to detail and accuracy—especially with labels, expiration dates, and regulatory requirements.
- Willingness to ask questions and learn continuously.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Interest in long-term career growth and contributing to the development of quality systems, compliance programs, and future quality team initiatives.
- Leadership potential with the desire to help establish standards, mentor others, and support the future growth of the Quality department.
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity with a commitment to maintaining quality standards, regulatory compliance, and client expectations.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed, including occasional weekends.
- Proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a full-time position. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexibility to work overtime, including early mornings, evenings or weekends, may be required based on business needs especially during our peak season of September 1st through December 15th.
This position is currently payrolled through a staffing agency but reports directly to Market Speed Logistics at our facility in Cranbury, NJ.
This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and move throughout the shift in a warehouse/production environment.
Candidates must comply with OSHA and company safety protocols.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Quality is a critical part of our operation and directly impacts our clients, our reputation, and our continued growth. This position is not simply about inspecting products, it is about helping us build and maintain a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone who wants to become a trusted partner to our operations team, help strengthen our processes, and play an active role in shaping the future of our Quality department. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes ownership, values doing things the right way, and is excited by the opportunity to grow with a company that is continuing to evolve and expand.
WHO WE ARE
Market Speed Logistics is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL), fulfillment, and assembly company based in Cranbury, New Jersey. We partner with leading brands across a variety of industries, including the health, beauty, and personal care sectors, to provide warehousing, fulfillment, assembly, kitting, rework, and value-added services.
Our success is built on flexibility, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. As we continue to grow, we're focused on building strong processes, maintaining high quality standards, and creating opportunities for our team members to grow alongside the company.
We believe quality is everyone's responsibility, and we're looking for people who take pride in their work, pay attention to the details, and aren't afraid to speak up when something doesn't look right. We value employees who bring ideas, challenge us to improve, and want to make a meaningful impact on our operation.
If you're looking for a role where your contributions will be noticed, your ideas will be welcomed, and your growth will be supported, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Quality control: 5 years (Required)
- Quality Management Systems: 5 years (Required)
- SOP implementation: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
- Line Clearance: 5 years (Required)
- Incoming Inspection: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
