Global L&D Quality Manager, Supplier Quality and Shipholds

Teleflex Incorporated•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com . Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. This role ensures compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820), and applicable Medical Device Regulations. The position serves as the global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Ship Hold process and supports consistent deployment across regions and distribution centers. The role partners cross-functionally with Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Global QA to support compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain business continuity. This position also serves as the Deputy Management Representative for the NADC, providing support and backup to the Senior Logistics and Distribution Quality Manager as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline
7–10 years of experience in medical device or pharmaceutical quality systems
Experience in supplier quality, distribution quality, and/or quality systems
Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, ISO, notified bodies)
Experience working in cross-functional and/or global environments
Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and applicable regulations
Experience with CAPA, nonconformance management, and root cause analysis
Understanding of supplier quality processes and quality agreements
Ability to analyze and trend quality data to support decision-making
Experience with eQMS systems and ERP/WMS platforms (e.g., SAP)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrix environment

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or matrix coordination experience preferred
ASQ certification (CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE) preferred

Responsibilities

Support compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and applicable Global Medical Device Regulations
Assist in maintaining and improving assigned QMS processes to ensure effectiveness and consistency
Support ongoing compliance and inspection readiness activities including front room/backroom support
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the global Ship Hold process
Support the development, standardization, and maintenance of Ship Hold procedures
Coordinate Ship Hold activities across regions and distribution centers
Provide guidance to regional Ship Hold Coordinators (direct and/or dotted-line relationships)
Ensure timely escalation, tracking, and resolution of Ship Hold events
Monitor and report Ship Hold metrics and trends
Support the development and maintenance of Quality Agreements with suppliers and partners
Support Distribution Center (DC) and 3PL audit processes
Assist with internal audits and regulatory inspections related to supplier and distribution quality processes
Ensure quality system documentation and processes are maintained appropriately
Support internal audit execution and audit readiness activities
Participate in FDA, ISO, and other regulatory inspections as required
Support timely closure and effectiveness of audit observations and corrective actions
Support Distribution Centers in resolving local quality and compliance issues
Provide guidance on quality system requirements and issue resolution
Support the Quality Management Review (QMR) processes and other key QMS elements as required
Support development and monitoring of quality metrics related to Ship Hold, supplier quality, and distribution processes
Analyze data to identify trends and support proactive improvement initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across quality systems and processes
Support MDR-related activities and ongoing regulatory compliance requirements
Participate in quality system-related projects and improvement initiatives
Assist in identifying process gaps and implementing improvements
Provide direction and coordination to assigned team members and regional coordinators (including dotted-line relationships)
Partner with Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, PMS, Supply Chain, and other functions as required
Support a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Act as backup/delegate for the Senior Logistics and Distribution Quality Manager as needed