Quality Control Manager

ZEISS Group•Chesterfield, MO

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a department in a medical device manufacturing environment and ensure the highest level of production quality, efficiency, and output.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
5+ years of manufacturing experience in the medical device or similar industry.
Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word.
Ability to effectively communicate with others within and outside the organization (i.e. management, supervisors, coworkers, inspectors and auditors from various governing bodies, such as FDA auditors).

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines

Responsibilities

Direct leadership of the site operational QC employees
Assure that quality inspectors are well trained in support of their career development paths and the company's growth plans
Manage and supervise QC laboratory activities and equipment
Use effective negotiation skills to drive alignment and resolve conflict.
Provide coaching and constructive feedback
Collaborate with team and cross-functional partners to help guide the Quality Control team to prioritize as the company would
Evaluate data, assess, and develop options
Comprehensive understanding of all applicable MSOP’s, QCSOP’s, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and line clearance requirements.
Audit employees and processes to ensure team members, product, and process meet specifications and standards.
Provide Quality Control with timely performance feedback.
Maintain J.I.T. (Just In Time) and F.I.F.O. (First In First Out) methodology to optimize production operations.
Analyze situations and utilize critical thinking skills to prevent or find resolution for production issues.
Ensure the team, production department and processes are in line with company practices and safety standards.
Communicate with the production supervisor and other production leads to coordinate production activities and share results.
Works with cross-functional departments (planning, quality, engineering) to prevent or resolve production issues.
Initiate and assist with processing Non-Conformance reports and investigation reports.
Ensure working areas meet the 5’S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain) methodology.
Able to use a microscope and understand magnification levels for visual inspection.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Manage team to ensure that all finished products meet quality standards and specifications.
Maintain a production environment that complies and follows all quality standards and government regulated standards.
Performs in-process inspection according to QC WI’s.