Supervisor Quality Control

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Roche is dedicated to evolving the practice of medicine and helping patients to live longer, better lives. Our operations are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society, doing now what patients need next.

The Supervisor of Quality Control leads a team of Quality Control Associates and is responsible for QC processes for environmental monitoring, incoming materials, in process controls and finished goods to meet production goals and quality objectives. Prioritizes testing schedules based on production schedule, product demand, resource availability, equipment efficiency and materials supply. The individual leads technical resources to address laboratories out of specifications and implements corrective/preventive actions. Works closely with Design Transfer Operations and Assay Transfer group for development and implementation of appropriate test methods and product release specifications to support robust product transfer to Operations.

The Opportunity

• People Leadership/Development (35%): Leads and empowers direct reports or teams; provides coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations. Hires, onboards and trains new team members. Coach, mentor and motivate the team to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Production and Financials (25%): Leads the development and implementation of the quality control standards, methods, policies and procedures through managing product requirements and determining equipment and departmental needs. Oversees instrument capacity and resource allocation to meet daily production, troubleshooting, and validation requirements. Works collaboratively with other departments to facilitate issue resolutions, including with the supply management team, development and production. Delivers financial objectives by preparing and managing departmental budgets, expenses, analyzing variances, costs, and may prepare capital and other financial justifications. Responsible for publishing and communicating key performance metrics, analyzing and developing and executing plans for improvement.

• Quality and Safety, Compliance (20%): Maintain Right to Operate and ensure that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner; Resolve any potentially unsafe hazards; Timely reporting of safety hazards, incidents and near misses. Accountable for compliance and enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices/Quality System Regulation and Safety guidelines and policies in all areas of responsibility. Audit readiness (OSHA, FDA, Area audits, etc.). Represent operations during audits/inspections. Responsible for identification and implementation of root cause, corrective actions, nonconformance reports and CAPA's in all areas of responsibility.

• Continuous Improvement (10%): Creates a lean culture by empowering the workforce to provide and implement ideas to continuously improve and reduce waste. Acts as a change agent and drives a culture of continuous improvement by actively demonstrating the use of lean manufacturing tools in everything the team does.

• Teamwork and Collaboration (10%): Collaborates with support functions to drive value stream, lean manufacturing improvement and global projects/ initiatives. This includes facilitating and/or participating in tier and staff meetings and collaborating with other shifts/functions.

Who You are

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• You have 4+ years relevant experience in production, manufacturing, supply chain or related field.

• You have 2+ years with processes, people, or project leader experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Locations

You are local to Tucson Arizona. This is an onsite position.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $83,900 and $155,800. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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