Quality Supervizor

Avantor is looking for a committed and experienced Quality Supervisor for our Kitting division, to join our team and take responsibility for leadership of mid sized inspection team (QC) and related inspection activities. Our kitting division focuses on completing kits for clinical studies and working with medical devices.

This role will be a full-time position, based in our office in Czech Republic, Stříbrná Skalice. You will have the opportunity to lead a team in the area of Quality Conrol (QC), and also assist with the management of Quality Assurance (QA) , ensure compliance with the Quality Manual, applicable regulations and standards. If you have experience in team management, quality control and are ready for the next challenge in your career - let's talk!

What we're looking for

• Education: Completed secondary education. However, higher education is preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Languages: Professional working proficiency in English and Czech

• Experience: 6 years of related experience; experience working in a regulated industry (medical devices, API, pharmaceuticals, etc.) preferred; 1 year of leadership responsibility

How you'll thrive and create and impact

• Complies with company policies, procedures, work instructions and training requirements.

• Carries out responsibilities in compliance with the Quality Manual and applicable regulations (cGMP, MDR, IVDR and GDPMDS) and ensure staff compliance.

• Supervises day-to-day activities of the Inspectors and keeps Manager apprised of all situations and emerging trends; includes attendance, productivity, efficiency, payroll, disciplinary issues and staff motivation.

• Evaluates staff and performs periodic reviews for potential Inspector status changes

• Attends all production planning meetings and reports relevant information to Leads.

• Coordinates with Production to ensure all inspection areas are resourced with adequate personnel to meet facility requirements.

• Assists in the determination of the most efficient inspection methods and schedule.

• Determines and ensures proper and efficient training of all Inspectors; conducts training as required.

• Identifies new candidates from Production department.

• Reports activities, summaries and trends (e.g. quality metrics) to Manager and other department heads as necessary.

• Ensures assembly error metrics are captured and included on the monthly ALR.

• Continuously seeks and communicates means for complaint/error reduction to Manager.

• Performs acceptance activities and document the results as needed.

• Investigates and documents CAPA inputs, including coordinating the return of nonconforming product for analysis and corrective action as applicable.

• Ensures temperature sensitive items are properly identified, temperature controlled areas remain compliant and temperature logs are reviewed monthly.

• Leads quality improvement initiatives

• Assists with the creation and/or management of CofCs (Certificate of Conformity), as required by the manager.

We offer you a multifaceted, full-time role in a dynamic, international environment, participation in Avantor bonus program, employees benefits package.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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