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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Senior Quality Manager
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What they do
A Director of Quality Assurance oversees and directs the overall operations of quality assurance within a company to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
$133,154 / year median in Michigan
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com. ABOUT USAt Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, we're more than just a contract manufacturer of orthopedic devices; we're on a mission to enable a longer, active life. With a dedicated focus on implants, instruments, and groundbreaking technologies, we serve a range of dynamic markets, including joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, extremities, and dental. Our manufacturing facility, nestled in the vibrant community of Bridgeport, MI, spans 85,000 square feet and specializes in cutting tools for orthopedic, dental, and trauma applications. Our product lineup boasts burs, pins, screws, drills, reamers, and saw blades, all meticulously designed to meet the highest quality standards for both implants and instruments. A career at Orchid is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes performance bonuses, insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, and engaging employee events. But it's not just about the perks; it's about being part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence. SHIFTNo Shift ($0) (United States of America)
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Quality Manager assures compliance and progress towards the established goals of the organization and quality department by developing and enforcing quality standards and good business practices. They communicate and ensure customer expectations and regulation requirements are met. The Quality Manager reports to the Quality Director.WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work positively and enthusiastically to promote a Quality culture and engage the organization. Be a coach to your team, and develop the organization's strength through empowering the team, and driving curiosity and resilience. Act as a leader within the business, both in developing and delivering Quality objectives, but also acting as business partner in delivering wider business goals. Use your knowledge of regulated industry to drive a mindset of delivering compliance, whilst ensuring that this is achieved through building a depth of understanding throughout the organization, and working cross-functionally to ensure compliance is well understood and responsibilities are clear. Engender a quality culture throughout the business, holding regular briefings with employees to continually champion the Quality cause. Be an advocate of Lean Manufacturing and use this mindset to work alongside leadership to plan and develop the activities and priorities to develop a Quality System which is compliant, yet agile Promote and coach, 'quality at the source' and understand the role of variation reduction and process capability in driving quality performance Develop the organizational competence in Problem Solving methodology and be competent in coaching Problem Solving Ensure the organization develops a data analysis framework and systems which supports efficient reporting, decision making and supports prioritization.EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor (Preferred) Master (Preferred)EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
8+ Years of experience in Quality (Required) 7+ Years of experience in a leadership role (Required) 4+ Years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment (Required) Experience in an FDA regulated environment (Preferred) 10+ Years of Quality Leadership Experience in a Regulated Environment (Preferred)LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)- American Society for Quality (ASQ) (Preferred)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
Accuracy and Attention to Detail- Working Experience Change Leadership
- Extensive Experience Communication
- Extensive Experience Customer Communication
- Working Experience Computer Knowledge
- Working Experience Data Analysis Tools
- Extensive Experience Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Extensive Experience Inspection Knowledge
- Working Experience Manufacturing Industry
- Extensive Experience Organization
- Working Experience Power BI
- Basic Knowledge Standard Operating Procedures
- Extensive Experience Leadership
- Extensive Experience Problem Solving
- Extensive Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position- Frequently Must be able to move about the inside of the building
- Occasionally Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others
- Constantly Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects
- Constantly