Position Summary:

Responsible for managing the Quality Control Unit in the execution of analytical laboratory tests and evaluations of product performance and processes, in accordance with approved methodologies, policies, and associated regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensuring that department members are trained to comply with SOPs, safety requirements, and all company policies.
• Implementing and maintaining the inspection program applied for evaluation of raw materials, components, and products at various stages of the manufacturing process.
• Evaluating and justifying purchases of instrumentation/equipment required for performance of tests; initiating and implementing new test methods, as appropriate; and executing training of technicians on new methods of new technology.
• Scheduling inspection workload to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Reviewing and maintaining inspection data and records in accordance with company policies.
• Conducting and coordinating line clearance activities in support of manufacturing processes.
• Assisting in the performance of quality inspections, audits of quality control programs, and/or internal compliance audits when appointed by the QA Manager/Director; serving in supporting role for many of the Quality Assurance systems (i.e. CAPA, Complaint Handling, Change-Control, Validation).
• Independently performing and adequately documenting basic investigations for out-of-specification/out-of-trend results.
• Assisting departmental management in the execution/implementation of projects, as requested.
• Serving in a leadership role on optimization teams and special project teams, as applicable.