Plant Quality Manager - Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Saint-Gobain Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Life Sciences is seeking a Plant Quality Manager at their Gaithersburg facility. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while driving quality improvements. Ideal candidates have significant experience in regulated industries and a strong track record in quality management and team leadership.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in a regulated industry, preferably life sciences.
• 6 years in a quality function with a focus on system design and development.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations and ISO 13485 standards.
• Drives process improvements and leads the Quality Team.
• Facilitates internal and customer audits, ensuring corrective actions are taken.

Skills

Quality Management

Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering

Job description

Plant Quality Manager - Manufacturing, Life Sciences

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Plant Quality Manager - Manufacturing, Life Sciences; Gaithersburg, MD

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Quality Manager is a member of the site’s Leadership Team and plays a critical role in ensuring the site operates in full compliance with all federal/state regulations, ISO 13485 standards, customer specifications, and the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS). The ideal Quality Manager drives the completion of process improvements and leads the Quality Team to achieve all short and long-term goals. Together, the Quality Team maximizes productivity by facilitating the flow of raw materials, work in progress, and final products, while minimizing deviations, events, and customer complaints.

A successful Quality Manager ensures the site’s products exceed all quality standards and customer expectations. They do so by working closely with operations, customers, suppliers and cross functional teams to proactively monitor and measure the health of the QMS, manufacturing system, and supply chain. They take quick action and support root cause analysis, change management, document control, and CAPA when needed. They ensure the site is following a robust training program. And they oversee the validation of equipment, processes, and products.

Lastly, the Quality Manager is responsible for facilitating and hosting internal, customer, and supplier audits. They ensure clear and effective corrective action is taken from all audit observations. They ensure all investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA are comprehensive. And they review and approve quality agreements with customers.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a regulated industry with preferred emphasis in life sciences (e.g., pharma, biopharm, or medical device)
• Minimum of 6 years in a Quality function with at least 3 years in a Quality System design, development, and implementation role

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years in a direct supervisory role

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $102,000to $158,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,260 to $178,540. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.