Quality Associate I
Cleveland, MS
Req ID 51184BR
Business Title
Quality Associate I
Business
Global Quality
Sub-Business
Medical Products Support
Country
US
State/Province
Mississippi
Location of Position
Cleveland, MS
Shift_
1st
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Responsible for quality assurance operation in the Solution Focus Factory. Identify and assess regulatory and quality risks in activities and processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and Baxter quality practices. Provide incoming, in-process and finished goods testing support. Involved in the development and revision of new standard procedures and training of employees. Assist department managers in audits or assessments and closures. Analyze and complete customer complaints. Perform department equipment and process validations. Serve as technical liaison among QM functional groups as well as other departments in the plant.
JOB DUTIES:
•Review and release in-process and finished materials. Provide final approval, sign-off and release of in-process and finished materials.
•Write, review and revise SOPs.
•Perform/assist in internal assessments by collecting and analyzing accurate, objective evidence regarding risks and their magnitude. Develop plans to correct identified risks and implement these plans.
•Maintain current and leading edge expertise in quality systems and quality techniques. Maintain a high level of expertise in current regulatory requirements and technical issues.
•Assist in training staff and maintain training files.
•Perform equipment/process validation and/or equipment/process revalidation reviews.
•Implement company policies and assure conformance to specifications and plant procedures.
•Develop improved product sampling and measurement technology.
•Conduct defect/failure analysis on product as required.
•Perform process capability, and statistical process control studies on multiple product lines.
•Support Manufacturing and Quality Management with the development and implementation of new processes/technology.
•Assist in the identification and development of process improvement projects.
•Must have knowledge of both plant and department environmental health and safety regulations and comply with said regulations accordingly.
•Candidates must meet visual acuity requirements as documented in Baxter Cleveland Visual Acuity Procedure CL-01-01-037. Should candidate not meet visual acuity requirements upon acceptance of the position, candidate will be required to obtain corrective vision within 90 calendar days. If this requirement can not be met, the candidate is not eligible for the position.
•Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.
•May include supervision of direct reports from multiple shifts
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Exceptional organizational and technical problem-solving skills.
•Ability to manage multiple projects.
•Strong interpersonal skills and great attention to detail are necessary.
•Requires strong written and oral communication skills.
•Requires shift flexibility.
•Bachelor's degree required in the sciences or in engineering preferred.
Doing Work that Matters
Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits. To view additional opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at company website. EOE M/F/D/V.
