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Our client is a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related services for the health care industry, including patient support systems, non-invasive therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
The company currently employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The company offers its associates challenging work experiences, a collaborative team environment, and an atmosphere to continually develop your career.
JOB SUMMARY: This role provides leadership for enterprise wide QA/RA Global Supply Chain organization responsibilities for multiple locations in Indiana & Mexico.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: – Other duties may be assigned:
· Participates in all Global Supply Chain leadership team activities as the representative for the QA/RA function.
· Provides overall leadership for the Domestic Manufacturing Operations Quality team.
· Participates in Management Reviews with Global Supply Chain.
· Provides insight on Supplier Quality Systems and supplier quality performance to supplier quality leader.
· Insures QARA Manufacturing Oversight.
· Responsible for QARA Process Improvement within Global Supply Chain.
· Participates in development of business metrics.
· Ensures appropriate controls (key metrics) are defined, implemented and satisfactorily completed for all manufacturing operations.
· Provides Global Supply Chain and Platform Support.
· Participates as a Product Action Committee (PAC) Representative.
· Provides support of Due Diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions.
· Provides leadership for Quality Issue resolution.
· Drives data analysis of quality performance to identify high priority issues relating to safety, complaints and systemic customer satisfaction.
· Provides training resources to ensure proper implementation and use of quality tools and procedures as required.
· Enables rapid and effective correction of quality/regulatory problems in a manner that prevents their reoccurrence.
· Develops and manages the QARA Domestic Manufacturing Operations Quality budget and resources.
· Participates in special projects and initiatives, as requested.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manages Quality/Regulatory associates.
· Provides leadership to direct reports and other associates.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
· At least 5 years leadership experience (People development, written and verbal communications skills, action/results oriented, impact and influence)
· At least 3 years experience in manufacturing environment with proven ability to resolve Manufacturing issues
· Proficient with QSR, Medical Device Directive, and ISO Quality System Standards
· Excellent analytical decision making and problem solving skills
· Track record of business and customer orientation
· Strong business acumen, interpersonal and organizational management skills
· Quality Systems certifications a plus
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· College degree required, with preference to engineering or scientific disciplines
· 5-10 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs, medical device experience preferred
· Successful record of managing people and projects
· Previous global experience/responsibility preferred
Job Details
| Name: | Randy Cagan | Date Posted: | 10/30/2009 |
| Office: | Raleigh | Telephone: | (919) 848-9929 |
| Email: | randy.cagan@fpcraleigh.com | Fax: | |
| Category: | Medical Device | ||
| Keywords: | medical device, quality, quality systems, manufacturing, regulatory affairs | Region: | Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) |
| State: | City: | ||
| Education: | BS | Job Number: | J92621-RALE- |