Job Information
Olympus Corporation of the Americas Director of Quality, Global Supply Chain (holds) in Bartlett, Tennessee
Working Location: NATIONWIDE
Workplace Flexibility: Field
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Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.
Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
Job Description
This position provides quality operations leadership to the global distribution operation.
The Director of Quality role will provide Quality leadership for the Global Ship Hold process. This scope will include ownership, monitoring and communication of the Global Ship Hold process. In addition, this role will be responsible for managing global strategy and implementation for the quality requirements for inventory handling, segregation and reporting. This position partners closely with the Global Supply Chain Management.
Job Duties
Serves as the global process owner (GPO) for the Global Ship Hold Process
Monitors and manages the initiation, progress and release of global ship holds.
Develops and executes global communication on the status and action plan of existing global ship holds.
Partners with the Field Corrective Action (FCA) team on inventory handling and reconciliation of open projects
Develops strategic priorities for the global control, disposition and resolution of quality processes for material control.
Works with regional management and staff to ensure the successful execution of established policies and procedures for inventory management.
Serves as a global leader to focus a matrixed network of Ship Hold Coordinators
Continued monitoring of staff performance to ensure quality and consistency.
Performs all other duties as directed.
Job Qualifications
Required:
Minimum requirements are a BA/BS degree or equivalent in a Life Science, Engineering, or Supply Chain management. Advanced technical degree and/or MBA preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of cGMP experience in quality management or operations within the MedTech industry.
Experience with durable medical devices, and a strong understanding of supply chain processes and inventory controls (reverse logistics is a plus)
Demonstrated experience influencing senior level management, key stakeholders and leveraging cross-functional partnerships for successful execution of critical quality initiatives.
Experience interpreting and applying business requirements and regulations (FDA and other applicable global authorities) into sustainable quality processes leveraging industry best practices.
Experience with global inventory processes and systems (ERP) – including hold mechanisms.
Experience with warehouse management processes and systems (WMS) including product segregation and control on non-conforming material.
Will work with global teams, availability will include working across global time zones. Travel up to 25% possible.
Preferred:
Proactive approach to quality and compliance, with a focus on innovation and adaptation in a fast -paced environment.
Strong ability to think and act globally, be fearless change agent while managing risks, develop future visions and engage audiences to drive transformation.
Capable of presenting clear and insightful thoughts based in facts and data gain trust, build confidence and to influence key stakeholders across the business.
Persistence to continuously improve, never settling for status quo, while keeping customer satisfaction and customer value central.
Must be a self -starter with high personal accountability and courage to always do the right thing.
Driving cultural change in a complex and diverse Olympus organization.
Why join Olympus?
Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.
Competitive salaries, annual bonus and private pension plan
Comprehensive Medical and Dental coverage effective on start date
Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
Educational Assistance
Volunteering program
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
Meal Vouchers and food vouchers
Mobility Voucher
Total Pass
About us:
Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .
Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.
Let’s realize your potential, together.
It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Tennessee (US-TN) || Bartlett || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)