(Global) Quality Assurance Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager

For our Global Quality Assurance team at Abbott Logistics, we are looking for a QA Manager.

The Quality Assurance team (5 FTE), which is part of the Abbott Logistics Global Quality and Compliance team, is responsible for supporting the execution of Quality Hold, reporting lot traceability, monitoring training compliance, validation tasks, reviewing/handling batch records, and investigating distribution complaints and corrective actions. This position is based in Breda.

What are you responsible for?

• Leading the quality organization to support the ALOG Breda organization and associated facilities.

• Maintaining the site Food Safety Program and quality procedures, providing quality support for strategic initiatives, and achieving performance indicators.

• Leading and managing internal and external audits on-site and responsible for the associated corrective actions.

• Supplier qualification and audit management:

  • Reviewing and evaluating new suppliers, drafting and approving Quality Agreements, and overseeing audit schedules and performance of these suppliers.

• Monitoring quality improvements resulting from audit observations, storage or distribution deviations, temperature excursions, relevant registrations and certifications, and risk assessments.

• Approving quality records for RCA/CAPA:

  • Approving documentation regarding deviations through the divisional Trackwise process.

• Leading the Product Action Office.

• Developing strategy for the department and leading the continuous improvement process.

• Collaborating with Site Operations & Customer Service, Division Quality, Division Logistics, Manufacturing Plants, Division Customer Operations, Affiliates, Regulatory, Commercial, Procurement, external suppliers, and government agencies (ISO/COKZ/NVWA).

What knowledge and experience do you bring?

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Health, Chemistry, Biomedical, Food Technology, Life Sciences, or Engineering is desired.

• Fluent in English (Dutch would be a plus).

• At least 5-7 years of experience in Quality Compliance and CAPA, experience as Auditor/Auditee, and experience with storage/distribution.

• 3-5 years of managerial experience.

• Knowledge of all laws and regulations and guidelines related to distribution in the medical/food industry plus extensive knowledge of quality systems and GxP.

• Knowledge and work experience in engineering, supply chain and logistics, material management, production and VAL activities, engineering, informatics, quality control, quality assurance, and regulations.

What do we offer you?

• A work environment where you collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds. We encourage personal and career growth while striving for success and having fun with your team. Additionally, we offer:

  • A varied, challenging, and global role in a dynamic and pleasant work environment.

  • Excellent employment conditions.

  • A personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities, and career prospects.

  • Participation in various networks within Abbott.

  • The opportunity to purchase Abbott shares at a discount.

About the division

Our nutrition division develops high-quality, science-based nutritional products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active, and supporting the unique nutritional needs of people with chronic illnesses. Millions of people around the world rely on our products to help them live their healthiest lives.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global player in healthcare, dedicated to more than just helping people live longer and better lives. Abbott has approximately 113,000 employees in 160 countries worldwide and offers a diverse portfolio of diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceutical products.

How to apply?

We would like to receive your response if you are interested in this vacancy, in working at Abbott, and if you recognize yourself in the above profile. You can apply with your CV and motivation via our website. For more information, you can contact Niels Dijkstra via [email protected]. Part of our selection procedure is checking references and providing a Certificate of Conduct. Additionally, an assessment center may be part of the application process.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Operations Quality

DIVISION:ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:Netherlands > Breda : Minervum 7201

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable