QA Lead Person

Job Description Summary

Reports directly to the Quality Manager. Leads activities of the in-process quality inspection process for the assigned manufacturing areas. Insures that Inspectors are adequately trained and that manufactured product is inspected and conforms to defined product specifications. Coordinates systems and procedure changes as authorized by QA Management. Refers deviations from Quality Control specifications to the Quality Engineer/Quality Leader and/or Supervisor of manufacturing department/area.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Coordinates and guides the activities of in-process Inspectors daily. Assures appropriate coverage to support production and plant validation efforts. Trains and coaches associates in the performance of their responsibilities focusing on safety and conformance to BD requirements.
• Complete administrative requirements as deemed necessary; i.e., attendance exception reports and special projects. Schedules overtime as required. Writes reports and completes paperwork for the appropriate departments. Supplies all necessary documents/paperwork for inspections to Quality Associates.
• Provides input and makes recommendations associated with quality inspectors related to selection, promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions or discharge as necessary.
• Identifies and reports quality issues that effect product quality by monitoring internal non-conformances. Works with other functions as appropriate to achieve quality improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring that Device History Records are reviewed for accuracy and completeness prior to final disposition where applicable.
• The QA Lead person may make final disposition on the Notification Systems.
• Is accountable for promoting Quality on all shifts. Works with Production as a teammate to resolve all quality issues
• May assists in audits as needed.
• Holds meetings with Associates to stress quality awareness, QSRs, product quality trends, changes, etc.

• Operates within the Safety and QSR guidelines of the Sumter plant.
• Performs all other duties as directed by Quality Management.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Quality Experience.