Senior Technical Quality Supervisor

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• This individual will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of Receiving Inspection and Supplier Quality while providing leadership direction and support to engineers technicians and inspectors.
• This role is based out of Minnetonka MN and is an ONSITE role.

• Provide daily leadership supervision work direction and on-the-job training to engineers technicians and inspectors fostering a high-performing and engaged team environment.
• Develop and maintain a competent workforce through effective recruitment coaching communication recognition performance management and employee development.
• Monitor prioritize and allocate departmental resources and workloads to ensure internal customer requirements schedules and business objectives are achieved.
• Lead department operations while driving collaboration across cross-functional teams including Quality Manufacturing Supply Chain Engineering and Regulatory Affairs to support organizational goals.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders including suppliers contract laboratories auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure alignment with quality and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies quality systems and applicable regulatory standards while monitoring compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributes to establishing department goals objectives and accountabilities.
• Recommends justifies and acquires measurement equipment and supplies to meet department objectives.
• Monitor and improve the effectiveness of inspection and testing processes through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Oversees and evaluates the effectiveness of inspection and testing procedures driving enhancements to ensure quality efficiency and compliance.
• Leads coaches and motivates team members to achieve performance objectives while fostering a culture of accountability engagement and high performance.
• Promotes and sustains a department culture focused on continuous improvement operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues manage risks and achieve business objectives.
• Departments technical lead during audits inspections and quality system inquiries providing expert guidance and support to ensure compliance and successful outcomes.
• 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 communication and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.

Education

• Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) in Business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience/Background

• Minimum 5 years experience in related experience including supervision.
• Previous Quality inspection technician or engineering experience required. Knowledge of FDA GMP and ISO 13485.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Prior medical device experience preferred.
• ASQ certification or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% including internationally.

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The base pay for this position is

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