Quality Control Inspector Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Thorne Research Inc.
Thorne Research Inc.

People & HR, Operations, Quality Assurance

Summerville, SC, USA

Posted on Jun 13, 2026
At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The 3rd shift schedule is Friday - Sunday; 7pm - 7am. This supports our 24/7 manufacturing environment.

This role is not just a QC technical role; it’s primarily a people leadership + operational leadership position in a GMP manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate:
  • Has direct supervisory experience managing frontline quality, manufacturing, or lab personnel
  • Has experience in regulated manufacturing (strong preference: dietary supplements, pharma, biotech, medical device, or food)
  • Can confidently lead a team on off-shift/weekend operations with minimal oversight
  • Is comfortable making real-time quality decisions involving:
    • product holds/releases
    • deviations
    • nonconforming material
    • escalation of production quality issues