Supervisor II, Quality Assurance - Compliance & Oversight

About the Role

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organization in Spokane, Washington, to identify an experienced Supervisor II, Quality Assurance - Compliance & Oversight to join its Quality Assurance leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to provide hands-on Quality Assurance oversight of manufacturing operations while ensuring adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). If you enjoy solving complex compliance challenges, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and upholding the highest standards of product quality and patient safety, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Oversight:
  • Lead and supervise QA Compliance & Oversight personnel providing real-time quality oversight across manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, laboratory, and supporting operations.
  • Ensure consistent execution of on-the-floor quality activities, including batch record reviews, process monitoring, area audits, and identification of potential compliance risks.
  • Provide technical guidance and real-time support when quality events, manufacturing deviations, or operational concerns arise.
  • Assess quality and compliance risks, determine appropriate escalation, and support timely resolution of manufacturing-related issues.
  • Monitor compliance trends, recurring observations, and operational risks to identify opportunities for corrective action and process improvement.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Oversee daily activities, staffing needs, performance expectations, and operational priorities for assigned QA personnel.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to strengthen technical capabilities, GMP knowledge, decision-making, and overall performance.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality ownership.
• Regulatory Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Quality Control, Packaging, and other operational teams to resolve quality issues and maintain compliance.
  • Support regulatory inspections, client audits, internal audits, and ongoing inspection-readiness initiatives.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Track and communicate departmental performance metrics related to quality oversight, compliance, audit readiness, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or related discipline (An associate degree with at least 7 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical environment
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices, and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Direct experience providing or leading real-time, on-the-floor Quality Assurance oversight during manufacturing operations
• Experience with batch record review, manufacturing process monitoring, area audits, quality event identification, and compliance risk assessment
• Ability to evaluate deviations and quality concerns, assess potential product impact, and support appropriate escalation and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop quality personnel
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to make timely, quality-focused decisions in an active manufacturing environment

Pay

This role offers an annual salary of $84,000–$114,973, as well as opportunities for annual compensation increases and career advancement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical Quality Assurance professional to lead and develop a team while helping maintain the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.