Quality Assurance Manager

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Job Details

Shift

Hours:

Sunday
- Thursday 10:30PM- 7:00AM (or complete)

Please note, flexibility in schedule will be required based on business needs, this can include working different hours or days.

Location:

This position is located onsite at our facility in Columbus, OH. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.

This role is in support of American Health Packaging (AHP), a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US.

Under direct supervision of the Sr. Manager - Quality Assurance, this role is responsible for the directing, leading, and mentoring of a team of Quality Assurance (QA) technicians and also works directly and effectively with internal key customers.

This role provides a high level of responsibility, accountability, visibility, and opportunity to influence AHP quality results.

This job position is compliance critical and responsibilities include ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate, and government regulatory requirements. It is the associate's responsibility to observe all safety rules. Any condition thought to be hazardous or unsafe should be reported to your supervisor immediately.

Role Responsibilities:

* Responsible for quality activities in each packaging room, coordinating with QA Packaging Technicians to direct activities in the packaging rooms, and maintain a regular visible presence on the floor.

* Has the overall responsibility for the performance of the QA Technicians, including quality, safety, and customer service on a given shift.

* Works closely with Operations Managers to ensure product produced meets all applicable standards.

* Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the quality of our packaging lines.

* Responsible for quality, operations, safety and security of the facility.

* Demonstrates an understanding and articulates to the team of quality concepts such as: cost of quality, analytical metrics and / or statistics, trending, quality planning, validation, CAPA and problem solving.

* Support production to meet customer delivery requirements on time, first time, every time.

* Responsible for ensuring that daily quality and manufacturing targets are met.

* Participant and leader of project teams.

* Responsible for overseeing CI activities on assigned shift to promote improved efficiency and effectiveness of quality process, including completion of gap assessments and actions plans. Also includes oversight of 5S and other lean activities on the shift.

* Responsible for various record keeping activities including but not limited to batch records and shift reports. Competent in editing batch records and compiling constructive narrative information pertaining to batch production. Reviews batch record for completion and proper documentation.

* Excellent management skills to supervise personnel and interact with other departments at all organizational levels. Facilitates team meetings and reviews.

* Demonstrates ability to perform investigations / root cause analysis and develop corrective actions.

* Creates an environment of inclusion and engagement.

* Inspects and releases quarantined packaging material or rejects. Inspects finished drug product and verifies reconciliation of labels and inserts.

* Over sees and performs on-the- job quality training.

* Assists in performance management review programs.

* Responsible for the hiring, training, development, and mentoring of QA Technicians. Coordinates shift staffing with Sr. QA Manager and other leadership personnel.

* Completes accident/incident reports and conducts investigation. Participates in follow-up meetings and CAPA.

* Assists in writing/revising and maintaining task, department, and general SOPs.

* Reviews and approves associates time and attendance for payroll. Approves/Denies time off request, ensuring that staffing is maintained appropriately to allow for Safe and Quality focused production to meet business demands.

* May provide backup coverage for other managers as needed.

* May be required to work various shifts, hours and weekends.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

* Requires a bachelor's degree with at least five (5) years of experience in the Quality field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

* A minimum of one (1) year experience in leading and directing the work of others.

* Previous project management experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to lead and manage teams.

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with…