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Danaher Corporation QA Manager in Pensacola, Florida
Find what drives you on a team with a 70+year history of being recognized for discovery, determination, and innovation. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers protect people. Our portfolio is broad, so if your interests lie along the spectrum of Life Sciences to Industrial, you’ll find a rewarding role here. Our career opportunities are as diverse as our products and they are all focused on creating better lives and a better planet. At Pall, we believe that innovation is our legacy, our privilege, and our destiny. If that resonates with you, join us!
The responsibility of the Manager, QA is to lead and manage the Batch Review & Release, Document Control, Incoming Quality Assurance, Outgoing Quality Assurance, and Quality Systems functions of the Quality Assurance Department at Pall Pensacola in a manner that supports the business. Work requires knowledge in these areas plus management knowledge and experience. Responsibilities include training, supervising, managing budgets, assuring product quality, and minimizing TAT to facilitate customer delivery performance.
Train, develop, and supervise Quality Systems employees in a manner that supports the business objectives.
Ensure the appropriate dispensation of test information from Microbiology, Analytical Lab and Manufacturing for product release.
Ensure membrane batch records are reviewed / analyzed / signed for compliance to current Pall Pensacola specifications and OEM specifications
Ensure the appropriate release of material is determined
Ensure roll stock is released in inventory system and has a short QA hold time
Ensure QA labels for manufactured roll stock are generated, accurate, and correctly administered
Ensure exceptions are initiated as required by the situation
Review / approve QA purchasing requests and adherence to department budget
Update specifications as needed
Update / write job / area of responsibility related procedures
Conduct Employee Performance Reviews
Ensure Quality Assurance records (ex: batch folders, batch retains, Paper Vision scanning) are maintained
Submit bi-weekly report information
Work with material planner / scheduler and production personnel on material / job priorities to ensure timely flow of product to customers
Create a team-based environment of process excellence and continuous improvement that empowers employees and results in achievement of business objectives.
Utilize various computer databases (ex: ERP, Access, Word, Excel, EtQ, Lotus Notes, Quality Analyst, SmartSolve)
Conduct / participate in new employee interviews for department section
Provide training to employees (department and plant) as need, project, or regulations may require
Resource for other departments to determine usability / quality of material for a job
Ensure requested predelivery samples are sent to customers
Resource for other Pall facilities to obtain bulk material data
Develop, implement, train and maintain approved policies and procedures as required. Assist in assuring compliance to EH&S, cGMP, ISO policies and procedures.
Work closely with materials organization to meet customer delivery goals and minimize inventory levels.
Communicate organizational objectives and developments to direct reports to stimulate interest and involvement.
Review and approve documents as required by document type workflow.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a B.S. degree and three or more years of management experience in a quality and manufacturing environment.
Ability to effectively work with and manage individuals and departments
Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and techniques (e.g. converting fractions to decimals, subtraction, division, taking measurements) and the metric system.
Ability to organize / prioritize tasks
Ability to have focused attention to detail
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Training in quality aspects such as GMP, ISO
Ability to work well and deal professionally with others
Ability to present unbiased, fact-based answers
Deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of and experience using a computer and various software programs
Ability to trouble shoot and solve problems
Ability to analyze and interpret test data
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
Knowledge of Pall Life Sciences, Pensacola products
Reliable attendance
Ability to be flexible in scheduling
Possess a positive attitude
Ability to recognize nonconforming product / processes that may not be stated / written
Ability to read and understand technical procedures and instructions
Ability to stand / bend / walk approximately 10% of work time
Ability to lift / transport up to 50 lbs.
Other Requirements:
- To work safely and to align with the company’s health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
Pall Corporation is proud to be part of the Danaher global family of more than 20 operating companies, driving meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic, growing industries. Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world-class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years.
At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team.
Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Accommodations
Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 202-419-7762 or e-mail applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .