Supervisor, QA

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position offers a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Quality professional. The role is located in Oakwood Village, OH, and will have a key impact on the success of the Measurement Control and Sample Identification (MCS) Business Unit.

Discover Impactful Work:

You’ll be driving change as a transformational, hands-on and insightful leader, mentoring the team and implementing strategic and tactical plans to drive sustainable Quality process improvements. Our commitment to Quality is at the heart of our brand and vital to our growth and success! That’s especially important at MCS where delivering a Quality product enables our Customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

What you will do:

• Direct responsibility for all Quality-related activities at the Oakwood Village, OH site in leading implementation and improvement of the latest Quality methodologies and thinking.
• Further establish and enhance all aspects of the Quality Management System from strategic planning to hands-on implementation on topics such as Quality Assurance/Control, auditing, document management, Management Review, Non-Conforming Material, CAPA resolution, supplier management, etc.
• Implement a “Problem Solving” culture to Quality issues that will drive sustainable RCCA.
• Operate successfully in a matrix organization and own Quality matters across Functions, Departments and Suppliers in order to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Implement and drive Quality methodologies and principles around Process Control and Predictive Quality, including key performance indicators.
• Leverage Thermo Fisher Scientific’s PPI Business System to drive productivity and continuous improvement across the Quality function.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline
• Training in Lean Sigma/Six Sigma processes. Green or Black belt certification preferred

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of quality experience in positions of increasing authority.
• Experience leading and developing a quality team in a manufacturing environment
• Significant hands-on experience with quality management systems implementation and improvements
• Proven experience as a “Champion for Quality”
• Experience working with multiple projects and teams simultaneously across a matrixed organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A decisive leader who is able to inspire and motivate teams across cultures and geographies and can clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Extensive knowledge of Problem-Solving techniques such as 8D, DMAIC, PPS, A3, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles
• Expert with ISO9001:2015 standard and its applicability in a manufacturing environment
• Strong relationship-building and persuasion skills with the ability to motivate and influence others
• ASQ Quality Manager certified; ASQ Lead Auditor training is helpful
• Committed and self-driven with a positive mindset, flexible and persistent
• Strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail without losing the greater picture

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

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Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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