Head of Quality Assurance
650 Highway 74 South, United States | Peachtree City | Full-time
Job Description
- Ensure product quality standards are met by implementing, monitoring, and supporting quality assurance measures across the production process.
- Lead and manage personnel, including disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and fostering employee development.
- Oversee the onboarding, evaluation, and ongoing development of team members through subordinate managers.
- Identify and address quality issues, providing actionable solutions to resolve problems efficiently.
- Implement and utilize quality assurance tools and techniques (e.g., FMEA, statistical methods) to drive improvements.
- Propose and implement problem-solving strategies and optimizations, tracking their effectiveness over time.
- Ensure accurate and thorough quality documentation, including change controls, validations, and other compliance-related processes.
- Plan, execute, and follow up on internal and external audits as well as official inspections, ensuring all standards are met.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration across internal and external interfaces, including plant management, production teams, HR, customers, and sister plants.
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement within your department, focusing on both technological advancements and organizational efficiency.
- Manage the cost center, ensuring effective budgeting and resource allocation.
- Independently take on and manage project tasks within the Quality Assurance environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Management, including managerial responsibility.
- Specialized expertise in quality management within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
- Advanced knowledge of quality management principles, including methods and regulations (e.g., GMP), with responsibility for budgeting, cost control, and personnel management.
- Expertise in leadership and personnel development, with strong skills in team management and employee qualification.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant standards and quality management guidelines based on the current qualification matrix.
- Strong proficiency in resource planning and deployment management.
- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems.
- Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in IT systems, including MES/SAP and MS Office.
- Demonstrates strong leadership motivation and essential leadership qualities, such as integrity, transparency, and respect.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage complex and multifaceted interactions.
- High levels of performance orientation and organizational skills.
- Action-oriented, conscientious, and adaptable to changing environments.
- Exhibits confidence, emotional stability, and resilience, with a self-assured approach to challenges.
- Highly developed entrepreneurial thinking and the ability to drive business success.
- Proven experience in performance management, including KPI management, goal-setting, and performance tracking.
- Expertise in negotiation and facilitation.
- Knowledgeable in organizational development strategies.
- Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as KT and Six Sigma.
- Experienced in applying quality assurance tools, including FMEA, Ishikawa, Lean, and continuous improvement processes (CIP).
Additional Information
Your contact person: Gabrielle Holland (gabrielle.holland@gerresheimer.com)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
Food & drinks
We have a self -serve break area with drinks, snacks & light finger food for purchase.
Learning & development
According to the job and position, we make sure our employees get regular trainings and coaching to unleash their possibilities. We offer education reimbursement.
Healthcare & pension
Your health and well-being is important to us. We offer the following benefits: 401 K Match up to 4.5%, Medical/ RX/ Dental/ Vision, Life LTD & STD, Optional Accidental / Critical Care and Illness & Hospitalization, Optional Spouse & Child
Working environment
Creating a great place to work is essential for us, so we live up to our values teamwork, responsibility, integrity, bold innovation and excellence (TRIBE).
Wellness & other incentives
Referral program, Gym incentive, Pacer step challenge
Note: Benefits might vary depending on the position.