Operations Quality Shift Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As an Operations Quality Shift Lead you will be responsible for general supervision of the manufacturing inspection and test functions at every stage of the manufacturing process. May supervise inspection and test activities of operators. Performs function failure testing as well as physical defects. This is a shift role on 4 cycles.

Responsibilities

• Overseesoperational implementationofquality assurancestrategies and regulations.

• Completes the assessment of potential risks ensures compliance and gives recommendations to management.

• Supervises team to ensurequality controlaspects of the process are met (laboratories studiesclinical research testing operations raw materials production finished product or services).

• Facilitates audits and regulatory inspections.

• Liaises with externalvendors contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the organisations quality standards.

• Lead a team of Operations Quality engineers.

• Manage functional areas compliance to site and divisional policies and procedures.

• Lead thecontinuous improvementand effective maintenance of the QMS.

• Subject Matter Expertin use ofrisk management toolsto prioritise activities and justify the effort required.

• Accountable for building and maintaining successful cross functional relationships with departments such as R&D Technical Engineering Operations andRegulatory Affairsin order to achieve all project goals.

• Manage teams Health and Safety within the working environment; highlight opportunities for improvement toEHSperformance.

• Act as Lead for the monitoring and compliance of theQuality ManagementSystem as it applies to site Operations:

• Lead team in making Quality / Compliance decisions on product during processing manufacturing testing monitoring and packaging.

• Lead audit readiness in functional area

• Identify and lead projects to enhance and promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality system and product quality.

• Champion a right first time approach to Quality Records by ensuring accountability for functional responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Qualification in Science / Engineering or Manufacturing qualification

• Minimum of 4 years experience in Manufacturing

• Minimum 2 years experiencepeople management

• Yellow belt qualified desired

• Strong communication and organisation skills

• Strong problem solving

• Experience withGMP/GDP

• ISO13485 experience

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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