IQA/Calibrations Supervisor
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Irving TX location in the Transfusion Division. The IQA/Calibrations Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to inspectors and technicians that support receiving in-process and final inspection tool inspection/qualifications first article inspections and calibration activities.
What Youll Work On
Assure timely inspections that support materials product releases and in-process inspections.
Maintain staff and equipment to assure appropriate technical capabilities.
Monitor inspection procedures for effectiveness.
Monitor compliance to appropriate regulatory standards.
Effectively communicate with and provide support to other departments as necessary.
Maintain a department culture of continuous improvement.
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 5 years of experience
Ability to travel approximately 5% including internationally
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Quality supervisory experience in medical industry and Quality systems auditing experience desired
ASQ certification in quality six sigma and/or lean manufacturing is desired
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail
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The base pay for this position is
$75300.00 $150700.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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