Quality Assurance Specialist Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.
Shift Hours:
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm/8am-4:30pmLocation: This position is located onsite at our facility in Brooks, KY. There is no option for remote or hybrid work. Under general supervision of the Quality Manager, implements and maintains quality assurance/control efforts at the Cencora Specialty Group distribution centers. This role has responsibility for ensuring compliance with appropriate quality, regulatory and validation guidelines.
Responsibilities:
Support front line operations supervisors in determining root causes by teaching/facilitating the use of various root cause methods. Monitors distribution center supplier quality Issue CARs as necessary and work through appropriate channels in both organizations to correct issues. Ensures distribution center equipment used for GMP processes is compliant with SOPs such as calibration, validation and change control Participate in the evaluation of temperature controlled shipping containers. Provides guidance to operations staff for quality related matters such as relabeling Supervise one, up to three associates Develop and analyze reports for quality indicators of DC support functions such as process audits, client audit results, title product returns, complaints and deviations Maintains effective working relationships with internal customers, and customer quality and regulatory organizations Host and gather supporting documents during client audits Responsible for implementing continuous improvement efforts Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals Must be able to be on call for temperature excursions and/or quality related emergencies Performs related duties as assigned
Education:
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year degree program Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
Skills and Abilities:- Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; good group presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skillsGood relationship building skillsGood leadership skills
- Excellent analytical, statistical and mathematical skills
- Problem solving; Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
- Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Microsoft Office Suite of applications
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations and automated warehouse operating systems
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance matters
- Ability to train, motivate and direct the work of others
- Strong decision making skills
