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Quality Manager Full-time Job

9 months ago IT & Telecoms Sligo
Job Details

Join Amcor and you can be part of the team that makes the packaging of the future better for people and our planet.

Here at Amcor, we work together every day to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the globe by providing packaging for essential products, including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal care. We are sustainability leaders in our industry, and we were the first global packaging company to commit to making all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. In addition, our products play a vital role in a circular economy as we are working toward 30% recycled material across our portfolio by 2030, and we are one of few packaging companies committed to using science-based targets and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

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Job Purpose

As the Quality Manager in the field of manufacture of medical packaging, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of quality control and assurance related to our manufacturing process. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality, that they comply with relevant regulations, and that all processes maintain the integrity and safety of the medical products for our customers.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Create & pursue a quality vision in synergy with the management team.
  • Ability to collaborate in the cross-functional management team & create synergies.
  • Strong ability to network and understand colleagues targets, intentions & needs.
  • Mindset to improve manufacturing processes & not just quality KPI’s.
  • Strive to make manufacturing processes run in a stable, efficient & reliable environment.
  • Promote a culture of quality & continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
  • Develop and implement quality control processes and procedures for medical & Pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Facilitate regular inspections & audits of packaging operations to ensure compliance with quality & regulatory requirements. (e.g., MDR, FDA, ISO, GMP)
  • Identify and address quality issues and non-conformances, and empower the QA team to initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Ensure that all packaging materials, processes, and labelling meet regulatory standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality control processes, inspections, and audit reports.
  • Prepare and maintain quality records required for regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate & build relationships with suppliers to ensure the quality of packaging materials and components.
  • Prepare, facilitate & conduct supplier audits and assessments to assess their compliance with quality standards.
  • Facilitate & train manufacturing personnel on quality control procedures and best practices.
  • Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing operations.
  • Facilitate risk assessment and risk elimination where appropriate within the manufacturing and associated processes and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on the effectiveness of the quality control program.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on quality performance and trends.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering, Chemistry). Advanced degrees and certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
  • 5-10 years’ experience of working within a GMP environment with at least 5 of those in a Manager/Supervisor role.
  • Working knowledge of a manufacturing process.

Specific Skills And Abilities

  • Previous experience in quality management.
  • The ability to drive & facilitate change.
  • Planning and project management skills.
  • Persistence and the ability to positively influence others
  • A strategic approach to work
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead & motivate a team whilst also working effectively in the team and lead quality improvement efforts.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations and ISO standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest quality standards.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality control tools.
  • Working knowledge of excel, word, Minitab and other software programmes
  • Understanding of a sterile barrier system.
  • Ability to delegate effectively and for the best outcome.
  • Ability to think outside the box and to challenge the thought process in general
  • Recognition of team talents and ability to foster team members talents.
  • Understanding of validation & calibration processes would be an advantage
  • Strong report writing skills

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC