CooperVision (CVI) is recruiting a Leader, Quality.  This role Leads the QA (Quality Assurance) and DL (Direct Labor) Operators to assure that product complies with the quality standards.  The position is based in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, and works onsite.  

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Preparing Rework Protocols or memos for NCRs Evaluating NCR Investigating NCR Approving NCR Completing NCR Lot Release  Evaluating SU's NCR     Investigating SU's for NCR Approving SU's NCR Completing SU's NCR       Providing Direction Monitoring Unit Performance People Development Providing Capabilities to Work Unit Assuring Compliance with Laws & Regulations Payroll Administration/ Kronos Vacations & Overtime Administration for Non- Exempt Verifies all equipment is calibrated  Supports QAO and DL associates by providing resources, advice, etc.  Other duties as assigned.  

Assists in: 

Sterilization Equipment Troubleshooting  Demounting Equipment Troubleshooting  Finished Goods Management  Managing QF Quality issues  Reviewing/Approving NCR’s Dispositions  Initiating Non-Conformance Resolution  Non-Conformance WIP Management  Initiating SU’s Non-Conformance Resolution 

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Strong organizational skills  Ability to manage ambiguity, multiple projects and activities across the full diversity of the business maintaining and driving quality throughout.  MS Office proficiency including intermediate to advanced Excel.  Strong software and applications working knowledge including Quality systems experience.   Robust partnering, stakeholder management, influence, negotiation, judgement, presentation and communication skills.   Teamwork-oriented mindset and execution. Exceptional attention to detail and attention to detail, strong focus on accuracy. Fully bilingual, English and Spanish, both written and verbal.   Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours based on operational needs.   Expected travel is less than 5% of the time.  

Experience and Education:

Five (5) years of related Quality leadership experience in the regulated manufacturing required.   Working knowledge and hands on experience with QA matters.   Bachelor’s degree required.  Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or technical majors strongly preferred. Minitab statistical software proficiency preferred. Lean Six Sigma, ASQ, QSR certifications preferred.  

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