Manager, Supplier Quality

Abbott; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Supplier Quality to lead quality assurance efforts in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing Supplier Quality Engineering operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a chance to work with innovative healthcare solutions while fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace. If you're passionate about quality and have a track record of leadership, this opportunity could be your next step toward a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience in Supplier Quality Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance programs and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Quality Engineering operations and departmental activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets and resource management.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION.

Our location in Westford, MA currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Supplier Quality.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westford, MA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Manages the development and administration of departmental activities of Supplier Assurance while maintaining compliance to, and driving continuous improvement of, related quality assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, and controls. Manages the Supplier Quality Engineering operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and communicate overall vision and cascaded objectives for the departments.
• Staff, train, develop and manage employees.
• Assess and manage all resource needs within the department.
• Manage all activities related to Supplier Quality Engineering in accordance with policy, including supplier selection and evaluation, material qualification, inspection procedure development, supplier corrective action, supplier assessments, supplier performance reviews, and supplier development.
• Lead employees in driving continuous improvement in department processes and establishing departmental objectives to meet divisional goals.
• Develop and maintain department operating budgets. Manage expenses to within budget while meeting established objectives.
• Define, justify, acquire, and implement inspection test equipment to meet specified needs.
• Re-deploy employees as priorities change to meet Division objectives.
• Develop, train, implement and continuously improve upon department policies and procedures.
• Ensure departmental compliance with Division SOPs and procedures.
• Ensure timely and thorough review of product/process changes.
• Provide routine communications with department employees to assure awareness.
• Provide timely performance & developmental evaluations of departmental staff.
• Assess and develop employee skillsets to assure effective support.
• Work cross-functionally in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Provide routine department objectives and performance metrics reporting to management as defined.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provide ongoing performance feedback. Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Education

Bachelors Degree AND 9+ years experience in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Masters Degree Preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 9 years related work experience with a good understanding of specified functional area.
• Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures.
• General understanding of business unit/group function.
• Will perform this job in a quality system environment.
• Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.

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WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 – $194,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Operations Quality

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).