Position Summary
Responsible for managing the Internal CAPA process and administering the customer complaint process in compliance with written procedures and Regulatory requirements , as well as l eading or supporting investigation and process improvement activities.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Responsible for managing the Internal CAPA process and administering the customer complaint process in a timely and organized manner:
- Obtain background information on the quality issue .
- Obtain production data information and/or corresponding samples for investigative purposes .
- Obtain trace identification information .
- Confirm material disposition using specifications and procedures.
- Communicate details of the quality issue to a team to determine required follow up activities .
- Distribute assigned activities to i nvestigators .
- Evaluate and approve completed investigations .
- Evaluate evidence of actions and documentation before closing record .
- Manage quality records from initiation through closure .
- Communicate and collaborate with supporting team members to complete activities in a timely manner .
- Support problem solving activities, root cause analysis, and/ or documentation of these activities .
- Support activities to resolve quality issues, such as revising SOPs , implementing process improvements or sharing findings with the team s involved .
- Perform effectiveness verification after CAPA closure .
- Trend CAPA data using Q uality System Reports, charts, and other quality tools as needed .
- Interface with the customer through written or verbal communication, including emails, conference calls or investigation letters , as needed.
- Participate in Customer and ISO registrar quality system audits . Provide support for resolving resulting action items .
- Participate on an Internal Audit Team performing multiple audits each year .
- Provide back up support for the Post Market Quality Supervisor .
- Perform additional tasks as needed by the Post Market Quality Supervisor .
Basic Qualifications
Education
- T wo years’ experience in a quality -related position , preferable in a regulated industry such as food, medical device or pharmaceuticals.
Experience
- Strong analytical skills , including ability to apply concepts such as fractions , percentages and proportions to practical situations.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and multitask.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure s .
- S oftware skills including MS Office and SAP.
- Read, analyze, and interpret SOPs and Regulatory Standards .
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public .
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485:2003 .
Special Requirements
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.