Job Description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Quality Supervisor I
Company:  B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location:  Irvine, California, United States
Functional Area:  Quality
Working Model:  Onsite
Days of Work:  Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Rotating
Shift:  5X8
Relocation Available:  No
Requisition ID:  10866

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

 

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

 

Position Summary:


The QC Supervisor  will plan, organize and manage the activities related to batch releases, coordination and scheduling of samples to be tested, and supervise media and sterility testing activities. Manage the development and implementation of related programs to maximize efficiencies of staff and budgetary resources necessary to support the company goals while complying with regulatory requirements.

 

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

  • Supervises employees, tasks and duties related to quality control within organization.
  • Develops, implements and assesses processes and policies designed to test products and services.
  • Monitors and evaluates Particulate Matters (PM) Certification process, making recommendations for improvements when necessary.
  • Enforces regulatory compliance.
  • Conducts visual and physical inspections of company products and materials.
  • Monitors the performance of the quality control staff, ensuring that the quality control department meets organizational objectives.
  • Responsible for personnel actions including (but not limited to) hiring, performance management and termination.
  • Responsible for leading the team in completion of a variety of routine and non-routine tasks including writing investigation reports, deviations, protocols, updating procedures and other related documentation.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

 

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

  • Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
  • Provides direct or supervision to a group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals. Accountabilities include work and people scheduling, performance management and recommendations for hiring decisions.
  • Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
  • Interacts with internal and/or external clients and customers to negotiate and interpret information on projects and unit operations. May consult with senior management..

 

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

 

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc


Required:

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination or education and experience.
  • 4+ years related experience required.
  • Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed.
  • Pharma or Medical device experience

 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

 

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

 

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

 

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.