Operations Lead, Visual Inspection

Job Summary

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization to identify an Operations Lead, Visual Inspection to support critical sterile manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Visual Inspection subject matter expert supporting manufacturing operations
• Provide technical leadership for inspection-related manufacturing activities
• Support both manual and automated Visual Inspection processes
• Troubleshoot inspection processes, product quality issues, and operational performance challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection effectiveness and efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Engineering, and Technical Services teams
• Analyze Visual Inspection data to identify trends and opportunities to improve product quality and operational performance
• Support investigations, including root cause analysis, deviation resolution, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, inspection standards, and applicable regulatory expectations
• Support and assist in the implementation of process improvements and broader operational excellence initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline
• Advanced degree in a related scientific or technical field (preferred)
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Direct experience supporting Visual Inspection operations within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing activities
• Prior experience as a Visual Inspection Supervisor or Inspection Manager (preferred)
• Strong understanding of inspection processes, defect identification, and quality standards
• Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems
• Experience with manual and/or automated Visual Inspection systems (preferred)
• Experience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulatory inspections (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Technical Services
• Continuous Improvement (Preferred): Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement experience

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary range of $102,000–$163,000, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus of up to 10%
• Opportunities for career advancement, annual merit increases, and long-term professional growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA and FSA options, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development programs, annual compensation reviews, and clearly defined career progression opportunities