Manager Quality Assurance
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Manufacturing/Medical Device Job ID:  2009-3928
Standard Title:  Manager Quality Assurance Career Level:  experienced
Location/Division:  Moncks Corner, SC/Bard Medical Division Relocation:  yes
Posted Date:  10/21/2009 Close Date:  ..


C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.

We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees – on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.

Be Your Best at Bard – and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.

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Overview:
C.R. Bard, Inc., a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying healthcare products is currently seeking a Manager Quality Assurance to join our Quality team in Moncks Corner, SC.

Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
Responsible for the general management of the Moncks Corner Operations Quality Assurance function to assure compliance to Local, State, Federal, and International regulations and requirements. Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of quality systems that support business objectives and resources. Position reports directly to the Staff VP of Quality Assurance at the Division office with dotted-line reporting to the facility Plant Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

- Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems to assure FDA and ISO compliance.

- Optimize quality systems to effectively identify, measure, and reduce the cost of quality activities.

- Identify, support, and manage departmental resources to achieve facility business and quality objectives.

- Lead all facility audits (FDA, ISO, Corporate, Division, etc.).

- Plan, establish and implement an internal audit program.

- Review and approve all Engineering changes to product, processes, and materials.

- Promote and support multi-discipline teamwork, i.e., activities that support business objectives and quality system enhancement.

- Design reporting systems which provide visibility of key quality metrics and provide leadership in establishing, reporting, implementation, trend analysis and corrective action to improve quality metric trends (i.e., rejections, scrap, complaints, etc.).

- Plan, establish, and implement a facility environmental compliance program.

- Plan, establish, and implement quality control plans for products manufactured within the facility.

- Plan, establish, and implement a supplier assurance program.

- Responsibility for Facility Process Water System and Environmental compliance.

- Identify, schedule, plan, and obtain approvals from FDA and other Regulatory agencies.

- Provide technical engineering leadership to Quality Engineers.

- Develop leadership characteristics in direct reports.

- Provide training, development, and supervision of quality assurance personnel.

- Provide high level Process Control expertise to manufacturing floor.

- Serve as Management Representative with authority and responsibility for assuring an effective quality system and periodically reporting on performance to management.

- Other duties as assigned.



Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced data analysis computer skills to include Minitab and SPC systems.
- Strong skills in root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Established proficiency in leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience with new product development, validation and transfer to manufacturing facilities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong working knowledge of GMP and ISO requirements for medical devices, statistical quality tools, SQC, Process Validation, and FMEA.
- Excellent computer skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:

- National certification in CQE, CRE, or CQA preferred.



Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field.

- Five or more years previous managerial experience.

- Ten or more years experience in a federally regulated industry to include QA, compliance, and/or Regulatory Affairs.

 



Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands or arms (to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls).  The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.



Work Environment:

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. 

- The employee occasionally works with toxic or caustic chemicals.

- The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

- The Personal Protective Equipment required to perform this job safely includes safety glasses and appropriate shoes.  The employee would occasionally use ear plugs.  




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C. R. Bard, Inc. and its Subsidiaries are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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