Quality-Control-Supervisor - VWR International : Job Details

The Opportunity: At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits. Responsible for providing supervision of inspection process and staff. Ensure staffing levels and work assignments meet facility requirements. Assist in the administration of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) programs and ensure compliance with the Quality Manual as well as all applicable regulations and standards for which Therapak/VWR is certified to. Perform acceptance activities as required to ensure Company objectives are met. May provide oversight to lower-level supervisor(s). This position reports into the Sr. Quality Control Manager and sits at our Solon, OH location. What we're looking for: Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or science related field Experience: 5 years of related/applicable lab experience; minimum 1 year of supervisory experience Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access) Who you are Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to identify and resolve issues Strong decision making skills Ability to lead a team and provide guidance Strong attention to detail Strong communication skills How you will create an impact Directly supervises the quality control staff, monitor individual skills and abilities for most efficient operation; follow progress of work; anticipate or investigate delays or inadequate performance; take corrective action within limits of established practice; provide assistance to other departments as needed. Provides on the floor and technical support to quality control associates Support and enforce the quality system, regulatory policies and work instructions. Maintain quality and quantity of output; arrange for equipment, materials and supplies to be available for work assignments; see that equipment is given proper care; troubleshoot faulty operations to determine cause and arrange for required repair and maintenance. Provide or arranges for training and cross training to employees in the performance of duties; assist and instruct personnel as necessary to insure proper flow of work through department. Provide guidance to all level Technicians including test methods, analytical technique, good laboratory practice, paperwork completion, equipment, schedule interpretation, and LIMS support. Review and approval of controlled Quality Control documents including but not limited to: specifications, procedures, work instructions, validation protocols and validation reports. Ensure department documents and procedures are up to date and reflect current practice; revising procedures & processes when needed. Performs investigations for laboratory out of specification results, safety related incidents and/or processes related to the QC laboratory. Work with customers, regulatory agents and vendors during audits and site visits. Understands regulatory requirements for 21 CFR820, GLP, GMP including USP/EP general practices and procedures. Proactively maintains current industry and regulatory knowledge for medical devices, , GMP principles and current analytical technology. Assist in determining priority of urgent items and appropriate action plan to effectuate priority. Approve rejections and rework actions as recommended by Quality Control Technicians. Enforce prescribed safety rules and regulations; insure that work areas are maintained in a neat and orderly condition; perform safety and security procedures to open and clo