Supervisor - Quality Control (Off-Shift Sutures)

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Supervisor – Quality Control (Off-Shift) who will oversee, manage and provide direction to the QC Inspection department. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years progressive experience in QC or QA and supervisory experience. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct the efforts of the Quality Control Inspectors for a specific work shift.
• Schedule work assignments and assign tasks.  Observe work as it is performed to ensure it is done properly and safely.
• Ensure that QC Inspectors are properly trained in all inspection equipment, techniques, and Work Instructions.
• Ensure adequate Train-The-Trainer resources to comply with competency training requirements.
• Maintain efficient work flow, work assignments and throughput standards.
• Implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the team’s performance (Safety, Productivity, and Quality of Work) and initiate actions as needed to maintain performance.
• Confer with supervisors from other departments to coordinate operations and activities and meets with managers or subordinates to resolve issues.
• Identify inspection equipment and gages needed to adequately perform inspections required by Inspection Plans (IP Sheets, RI cards), and report those needs to Quality Control Management.
• Identify Quality Control Inspector staffing needs to support the business needs and communicate to Quality Control Management
• Support compliance with the Arthrex Employee Resource Guide (ERG) and human resources standards for employee behaviors.
• Support Internal and External Audits as the Quality Control Subject Matter Expert as needed. 
• Evaluate employees through performance reviews.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required.  Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
• 5 years’ experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance positions required.
• 2 years or more of supervision experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Knowledge of testing equipment and applicable national standards relating to testing (i.e. ASTM standards, etc).  Familiarity in operating all test and inspection equipment used in Quality Control. Familiarity with applicable federal, military, FDA, ISO and EN specifications.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Excel, Word (or equivalents if changed by the Company), SAP or equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning software.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs on a regular basis.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.