The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
As the company continues to grow, we are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor. This position will be responsible for providing supervision for the Fill/Label team. Focused on ensuring flawless execution against the Quality System to ensure regulatory compliance with QuidelOrtho global policies and procedures. The scope of the role includes but is not limited to the supervision of Filling and Labeling operators. The Supervisor is responsible for developing both short-term tactical goals and objectives in addition to longer term strategies to drive efficiencies through simplification of processes and procedures while driving continuous improvement in manufacturing quality, product quality and compliance performance. In partnership with the Quality Team, the position is responsible for Manufacturing compliance performance through leading the manufacturing team in the identification and standardization of best practices to drive both efficiency and compliance excellence. This position enforces cGMPs and EHS requirements in the manufacturing area, ensures production schedules are met both in volume and timeliness, and ensures equipment is maintained with minimal downtime.
This position is in Raritan NJ.
The Responsibilities
Oversees day to day Manufacturing schedule activities as required to support Operations schedule including Fill/Label. Participates and collaborates with Materials Management, Facilities, Quality and Engineering leaders to identify potential areas of process and product variability, addresses Non-Conformances (NC’s), investigations, root causes, and implements improvements. Provides Voice of Customer (VOC) to project teams working to improve the production equipment or process.
Coach and mentor employees to achieve goals and objectives, work with employees to develop action plans. Reviews documentation of training for completeness and content and promote cGMPs, proper safety practices, and proper environmental practices. Makes hiring and termination decisions. Complete performance appraisals of manufacturing team.
Knowledge of Quality Information Systems (SAP, Windchill (PLM), Customer/Failure Investigations, cGMP’s)
Key Working Relationships
Internal – Operations, Materials Management, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Engineering, Product Support
External- Suppliers
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms.
Equal Employment Opportunity
QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.
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