Senior Supervisor, InProcess QA

Abbott • Pleasanton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supervisor, In‑Process QA leads and supervises a team of two or more professionals. This role serves as a first‑level manager responsible for overseeing a work group that may include professional, technical, and/or administrative staff. While the position typically does not carry direct budgetary or hire/fire authority, it focuses on day‑to‑day people management activities such as mentoring, coaching, performance support, and workflow coordination to ensure quality and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or In Process Inspection within a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food, aerospace).
• Working knowledge of applicable quality system requirements such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), and good documentation practices.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, nonconformance management, CAPA, and quality tools.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or lead experience managing inspectors, technicians, or quality team members.
• Experience working in a high volume or complex manufacturing environment with tight production timelines.
• Familiarity with SPC, control plans, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Professional certifications such as ASQ CQA, CQE, or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day to day in process quality activities to ensure manufacturing operations meet internal quality standards, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead nonconformance management activities, including disposition decisions, containment actions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Review and approve in process inspection results, documentation, and records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Partner cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues without disrupting production while maintaining compliance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, divisional, and site quality policies and procedures across assigned manufacturing areas.
• Manage staffing and workload assignments, including scheduling, overtime needs, and training compliance for all assigned personnel.
• Supervise, coach, and develop non‑exempt employees through performance feedback, goal setting, and formal performance evaluations.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting daily production goals and customer needs.

Benefits

• 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 a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees