What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Merck KGaA?
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Your role:
The Quality Assurance Supervisor at the Lenexa, KS site will supervise QA personnel to ensure raw material and finished product is released according to approved procedures. Job duties include:
- Supervise QA personnel to maintain Quality Systems.
- Coordinate and oversee the selection, training, development, motivation, and evaluation of employees.
- Interact with department personnel and provide daily supervision.
- Schedule the coordination of department personnel and provide problem solving and trouble-shooting assistance and support to department personnel.
- Supervise all aspects of batch record review and release for raw and final products and/or supervise all aspects of maintaining Quality systems.
- Investigate and resolve non-conformance and final release of products according to established lead times.
- Provide assistance with investigations to ensure closure within established time frames and to ensure effective corrective actions have been implemented.
- Demonstrate leadership in developing and implementing quality system initiatives in all areas of Operations
- Lead escort duties for customer audits.
- Ensure timely closure of customer and supplier audit observations.
- Lead process improvement efforts within the Quality Assurance Department
- Perform managerial duties in the absence of the manager
- Participate in design, development, and approval of new products through the R&D Design Control process
- Function as independent reviewer, responsible for providing input on Quality requirements and ensuring compliance to all internal procedures and ISO standard
- Take part in and contribute to a safe working environment by following corporate and departmental safety regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Who you are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or life science discipline.
- 5 years of quality experience in a cGMP environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts and investigational techniques.
- Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, SAP or BPCS
- Knowledge of cGMP and 21 CFR
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