IQA / Calibrations Supervisor

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

IQA / Calibrations Supervisor

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to :

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Irving, TX location in the Transfusion Division. The IQA / Calibrations Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to inspectors and technicians that support receiving, in-process and final inspection, tool inspection / qualifications, first article inspections, and calibration activities.

What Youll Work On

Assure timely inspections that support materials, product releases and in-process inspections.

Maintain staff and equipment to assure appropriate technical capabilities.

Monitor inspection procedures for effectiveness.

Monitor compliance to appropriate regulatory standards.

Effectively communicate with and provide support to other departments as necessary.

Maintain a department culture of continuous improvement.

Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree and / or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum 5 years of experience

Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Quality supervisory experience in medical industry and Quality systems auditing experience desired

ASQ certification in quality, six sigma, and / or lean manufacturing is desired

Experience working in a broader enterprise / cross-division business unit model preferred

Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment

Ability to leverage and / or engage others to accomplish projects

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner

Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.