Milliken & Company

Quality Assurance Manager

Milliken & Company$91K — $135K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Quality Assurance experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role
  • Strong knowledge of ISO and FDA Quality systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Management preferred
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing desirable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a compliant quality system for FDA QSR and ISO 13485
  • Liaise with ISO 13485 registrar for registration activities
  • Manage quality inspection and product release for all materials and products
  • Set and review quality assurance objectives with Top Management
  • Participate in new product development to implement quality assurance plans
  • Implement and improve inspection and testing systems for quality monitoring
  • Manage all types of audits including internal, external, and FDA audits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive quality systems training program for associates
  • Employee development opportunities for direct reports
  • Work in a dynamic team focused on FDA registered medical devices
  • Opportunity to participate in new product development
  • Engagement in robust supplier quality assurance initiatives
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE / LOCATION: Quality Assurance Manager, Salisbury, MA

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Quality & Regulatory Assurance

POSITION OVERVIEW

The individual in this position will be part of a dynamic team with a proven track record of inventing, developing, and commercializing FDA registered medical devices. In this role the individual will interact with all functional areas of Ovik Health at our Mayflower Plant in Salisbury, MA. The associate will oversee the following as well as other duties as requested:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems
  • Develop, implement, communicate and maintain effectiveness of a quality system that is in compliance with FDA QSR and ISO 13485 standards
  • Liaison with ISO 13485 registrar to ensure activities are completed in order to maintain ISO 13485 registration
  • Manage and maintain the quality inspection and product release programs for a) incoming raw materials, b) in-process materials, c) components and d) finished goods
  • Set quality assurance objectives for the review and approval of Top Management and ensure that targets are achieved
  • Establish and maintain appropriate controls and documentation procedures
  • Participate in new product development activities to ensure proper quality assurance and control plans can be implemented prior to beginning manufacturing
  • Support an effective supplier quality assurance system while ensuring supplier corrective actions are timely and effective
  • Implement new inspection, measurement and testing systems for quality monitoring and improvement
  • Track and report significant quality deviations
  • Develop and maintain an effective quality systems training program for all appropriate business associates
  • Manage all audit activities including internal, external, supplier, and FDA audits.
  • Conduct Management Reviews on a regular basis for location of responsibility
  • Review and approve SPIs
  • Develop, edit, review and approve validation protocols and reports.
  • Provide employee development opportunities for direct reports
  • Act as Management Representative for location of responsibility
  • Own CAPA, NC, and Complaint programs for location of responsibility


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • 4+ years Quality Assurance experience including 2 + years of supervisory leadership
  • ISO and FDA Quality systems knowledge
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science or Management preferred
  • Medical Device manufacturing desirable


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • ISO 13485:2016
  • ISO 19011:2018


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:
  • Safety Eyewear
  • Steel Toe Safety Shoes
  • Hairnet
  • Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Standing: Ability to stand while working: 60% of day

Sitting: Ability to sit down: 40% of day

Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 100% of day

Lifting: Ability to lift to 25 lbs.: 100% of day

Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft): 50% of day.

Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull/reach: 5% of day

Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day

Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. : 100% of day

Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. : 100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and occasionally works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level can be medium to loud. Temperatures can vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $91,500.00 to $135,000.00; the exact range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and budget.

About Milliken & Company

Milliken & Company is a diversified industrial manufacturer that produces specialty chemicals, floor coverings, and performance and protective textiles. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Milliken has a global presence with manufacturing facilities, sales offices, and research labs in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm's products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. Milliken has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute.
Learn more about Milliken & Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1865

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Milliken & Company

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Quality Assurance Manager jobs: