Site Quality Manager - Columbia, Mo (Solventum)

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Job Description:3M Health Care is now SolventumAt Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.The Impact You'll Make in this RoleAs a Site Quality Manager you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:Management Representative with responsibility and authority to ensure Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements are established, and effectively and efficiently maintained.Conducts Operational planning to support the overall Quality strategy for the site and actively participates on the Plant Operating Committee (POC).Plans, organizes and directs all quality activities and policies at the site.  Establishing leadership and shared ownership for the Quality Culture within the site.Assuring all products released to the market meet their specification and comply with relevant regulatory requirements (medical device and combination products).Applying continuous improvement methodology to drive prevention of quality nonconformances and deviations, reduced variation in product and process, improved customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across the site.Preparing for, managing, and following-up on quality and regulatory audits/inspections conducted by external agencies, notified bodies, customers, and internal functions.Guiding the plant and business with appropriate risk-based decision making around deviations and change control.Implementing quality and regulatory strategies aligned to global regulations and business strategic plans.Developing the Team to deliver solutions for highly complex and multi-faceted problems, which require ingenuity, creativity, innovation, and strong analytical skills.Networking effectively across all business stakeholders and sister plants within the business to share key learnings and capitalize on best practices.Company VehicleThis position requires occasionally driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this positionYour Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher AND seven (7) years of combined regulatory and/or quality experience within a heath care regulated industry at a private, public, government, or military environmentORHigh School Diploma/GED AND fourteen (14) years of combined regulatory and/or quality experience within a heath care regulated industry at a private, public, government, or military environmentIn addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:Five (5) years leadership experience in health care industryCurrent, valid Driver's License?Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Master's degree or higher in a science or engineering disciplineProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and create excellent collaborationProven ability to lead audit/inspection activitiesExperience leading continuous improvement projectsChange Management experience of programs with significant strategic importanceDemonstrated skills in customer experience management Work location: Onsite - Columbia, MOTravel: May include up to 5% domesticRelocation Assistance: May be authorizedMust be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).Supporting Your Well-being Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $183,301 - $224,034, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-RewardsResponsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process.  Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.Solventum is an equal opportunity employer.  Solventum  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy StatementCarefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. 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