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Job Summary:
To work as team lead for releasing labels, cartons & leaflets by performing appropriate inspection and testing to ensure defined specifications have been met and/or checking that appropriate testing has been performed. Collaborating closely with suppliers to manage nonconformances and investigation corrective and preventative actions. To function as the Subject Matter Expert within the QA Materials Team, in relation to the suitability, correctness and release of Materials used in the packaging and labelling processes. To help in the training of other QA team members.
- Receipt of Materials and respective paperwork from Stores
- Analysis of Certificates to determine which testing procedures are required.
- Conduct material inspection in accordance with documented test / inspection procedures.
- Enter details of all stock received into Excel, Blue Yonder, Baan systems (creating a traceable record for every item received).
- Raise corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
- QFB Investigations.
- Raising deviations.
- Review Color Standard & approval/rejection.
- Archiving of documentation
- Supplier Non-Conformances and advisories.
- Problem solving
- Vision Pack review of new/updated vendor proofs Vs CV artwork.
- Approval of Supplier color standards
- Monthly KPI data creation & analysis
- Controlling shelf-life stock.
- Work with the QA auditor team in providing continual cover for the release of product from the label and carton process.
- Develop, implement, and improve incoming inspection process, including procurement, calibration, and maintenance of applicable tooling.
General
- Maintaining GMP awareness within West Henrietta and ensuring compliance to documented procedures
- Training others within the QA Team, to ensure its effective operation.
- Taking the lead within the Materials Team in the absence of the Quality Assurance Engineer in all matters relating to Materials / Suppliers.
- To act as the Subject Matter Expert within the QA Materials Team, in relation to the suitability, correctness and release of Materials used in the packaging and labelling processes within West Henrietta Packaging and Distribution, and any affected CooperVision Sites.
- Promote an Audit ready mind-set within the Materials Team, ensuring compliance with all relevant CooperVision procedures and policies.
- To perform trend analysis / monthly reporting as directed by QA management.
- Perform investigations where there are concerns regarding product integrity.
- Assist in New Product Introduction activities / trials for new Materials; Assist in any Supplier Meetings or Audits as required.
- Any other duties as directed by QA management.
Travel Requirements:
- There is potential to travel to suppliers for a press pass, experience in their process or to be part of the audit team.