Quality Control Supervisor - Environmental Monitoring

About the role

This is an on-site position located in Pearland, TX, with a schedule of Saturday through Tuesday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm (4x10 schedule). The Quality Control Supervisor – Environmental Monitoring will lead and coordinate Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities to ensure the site maintains a compliant state of control and supports world-class manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Quality Control Environmental Monitoring team to maintain cleanroom environments in both At Rest and In Operation conditions.
• Supervise Environmental Monitoring personnel, providing technical guidance, scheduling support, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Coordinate and perform microbiological assays and environmental monitoring activities, including support of epidemiological investigations and excursion report generation.
• Review testing records, laboratory documentation, and monitoring data to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and site procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Environmental Monitoring and utility monitoring programs, policies, sampling plans, and procedures.
• Manage environmental and utility trend programs, analyze data, and facilitate routine trend reviews to proactively identify and address issues.
• Lead environmental excursion investigations and drive timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to maintain site control.
• Author, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, reports, and other Quality Control documentation.
• Develop tools and metrics to monitor laboratory performance, resource capacity, efficiency, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, facilities, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective environmental monitoring support for operations.
• Represent the QC Environmental Monitoring department during customer audits, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare responses to audit observations, deviations, investigations, and customer complaints.
• Prepare project plans, management reports, presentations, and departmental communications.
• Monitor departmental spending and provide monthly reporting on budget performance and operational metrics.
• Support staffing activities, onboarding, workforce planning, and the continued development of a high-performing Environmental Monitoring team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in Quality Control within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Microbiology.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience preferred.
• Experience with cleanroom operations and Environmental Monitoring programs.
• Level 1 and Level 2 gowning experience required.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing, microorganism identification, environmental monitoring, and aseptic processing.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule work effectively and coordinate team resources.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing applications; familiarity with systems such as SAP, MODA, and TrackWise is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide feedback, build relationships, and influence outcomes across functions.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Ability to work the Saturday through Tuesday 4x10 schedule.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Weekend differential.