Top 51 Quality leader 1st shift Jobs in Cary, Nc

Sr QA Operations Manager
Kelly Services —Raleigh, NC
- $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator (Fill Tech) - 1st Shift
The Clorox Company —Morrisville, NC
- From $24.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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In Process Research Associate
KBI Biopharma —Durham, NC
- $19.23 - $26.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Security Operations Manager
Block by Block —Raleigh, NC
- $78,000 - $81,000 a year
- Holidays
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid jury duty
- Health savings account
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Production Associate
Cormetech Inc —Durham, NC
- Overtime
- Background check
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- Basic math
- Disability insurance
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Senior Manager, Quality Operations
Alcami Corporation —Morrisville, NC
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Associate Director, Laboratory Quality Operations
Alcami Corporation —Morrisville, NC
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer literacy
- Master's degree
National Accounts Customer Service Specialist
JF Group —Morrisville, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Superintendent
IPS-Integrated Project Services —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
Plant/General Laborer (Utility Technician I) | $18-20 | 1st Shift | Full Benefits | Daily Pay
McGill Environmental Systems —New Hill, NC
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing Specialist
Alcami Corporation —Morrisville, NC
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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Assistant Chemist / Associate Chemist
Grifols —Clayton, NC
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Referral program
Operations Associate, Brentwood Area, #617
Gopuff —Raleigh, NC
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
Almac Group —Durham, NC
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- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Operations Associate, Western Park, #86
Gopuff —Raleigh, NC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Operations Associate, Durham, #79
Gopuff —Durham, NC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Shift Leader
McDonald’s —Apex, NC
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Leadership
General Manager
McDonald’s —Apex, NC
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Operations Associate, Chapel Hill, #121
Gopuff —Chapel Hill, NC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Rotating Day Shift Sr. Maintenance Tech.
Merck —Durham, NC
- $77,700 - $122,300 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr QA Operations Manager

Kelly Services -
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$175,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Defect resolution root cause analysis
GMP
Manufacturing facility experience
Pharmaceutical company experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Managing product quality assurance teams
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience

Full Job Description

Kelly Science is seeking a Sr QA Operations Manager to join a growing team located in Raleigh, NC.

Salary: $175,000/year
Shift: Monday-Friday 1st Shift (Fully on-site)
Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

Summary of the position:

The QA Operations Sr. Manager will be operating in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.

The QA Operations Sr. Manager provides quality leadership and oversight across site operations, including materials, manufacturing, warehouse activities, quality interfaces, and product release. This role partners closely with cross?functional leaders to ensure robust processes, effective risk management, and consistent delivery of compliant, high?quality products. As a member of the Site Quality Leadership Team, the role drives a strong quality culture, supports continuous improvement, and translates regulatory expectations into practical, sustainable operational practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Quality Oversight of Site Operations

Provide independent QA oversight and partnership across all operational activities, including incoming materials, warehouse, manufacturing, QC, and product disposition.
Ensure operational processes are designed and executed in compliance with GMP, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and internal quality standards.
Partner with operational leaders to ensure processes are robust, capable of right-first-time execution, and support operational decision-making.
Ensure timely escalation of significant quality risks to site leadership and the Head of Quality.
Apply quality risk management principles (ICH Q9) in all operational decision-making.

Quality Culture & Operational Excellence

Act as a catalyst for a strong quality culture, providing guidance and coaching to operational teams.
Ensure QA presence in operations through Manufacturing QA and other QA Operations teams.
Translate regulatory expectations into practical, meaningful practices.
Promote proactive identification of risks, operational issues, and improvement opportunities.
Support teams in analyzing situations, addressing root causes, and implementing sustainable improvements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness and operational performance.

Oversight of Quality Events and Investigations

Provide oversight for quality events impacting operations, including exceptions, non?conformances, and OOS results.
Drive timely, scientifically sound investigations focused on root cause and effective, sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Responsible appropriate escalation, communication, and closure of significant quality events.

Batch Disposition & Product Release

Oversee batch record review and product disposition processes.
Ensure robust review processes support compliant and timely product release.
Assess and address quality issues impacting batch disposition.

Sterility Assurance

Provide leadership for sterility assurance via the Sterility Assurance function.
Ensure implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site Contamination Control Strategy (CCS).
Oversee contamination control practices, aseptic manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and utilities microbiological risks.
Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and industry best practices for sterile product manufacturing.

Continuous Improvement & QA Operational Projects

Lead QA-driven projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Promote structured problem solving, risk management, and sustainable implementation of improvements.
Ensure QA support for operational transformations and site-level projects
Performs other duties as assigned by management

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions:

Participate in site initiatives, inspections, audits, and special projects as assigned
Support cross?functional quality improvement or cultural initiatives
Provide mentorship, training, or ad hoc guidance to quality or operations staff
Contribute to site readiness activities and leadership forums as needed
Performs other duties as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and/or Skill:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing under GMP regulations.
Strong experience in QA oversight of operations and sterile manufacturing preferred.
Proven leadership in managing QA teams in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cross-functional operational settings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience partnering with Operations, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Ability to influence across organizational levels and drive a strong quality culture
Experience in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)

Physical Requirements:

Capacity to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Capability to sit, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
Occasional lifting and/or movement of materials up to approximately 20 pounds
Proficiency with standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, and phone
Access to manufacturing, laboratories, warehouse, and controlled environments as required
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required

Cognitive Requirements:

Capacity to analyze complex information, assess risk, and exercise sound judgment in a regulated environment
Demonstrated critical thinking and decision?making skills to balance quality, compliance, and operational priorities
Proficiency in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures to operational scenarios
Strong planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast?paced setting
Capability to identify root causes, evaluate trends, and develop effective, sustainable solutions
Effective communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels
Attention to detail combined with strategic perspective to understand broader business and quality impacts
Adaptability to shifting priorities, regulatory expectations, and business needs

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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