Overview
Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA at Kaiser Permanente
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Quality Associate Manager – Systems (Remote)
The Quality Associate Manager- Systems will be responsible for the development, implementation and front end maintenance of several key quality systems. The Quality Associate Manager – Systems will assist in creating and maintaining quality system standard operating procedures, work with management representatives at all manufacturing plants, communicate quality system changes, assist in the creation of training material, and partner closely with other department members and department managers to ensure the system supports overall company goals.
Essential Functions
Performs project management duties in the development and application of quality tools, methods, and systems that result in continual product quality improvements. Participates in the Quality Assurance functions within the manufacturing division by assisting in developing, implementing and administering quality specifications, test methodologies, and sampling plans for product and process.
Works to standardize and improve processes within written requirements, testing, and quality systems overall. Develop programs and process to address gaps in existing quality systems.
Works independently to manage and improve documents to build and implement sustainable programs, processes and tools. Identifies areas for standardization and streamlining existing programs.
Improve upon and create beverage policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure beverage plants have all necessary programs in place at the same level of water facilities. Standardize policies/procedures and reduce redundancies where they exist.
Oversees Quality Programs with an understanding of detailed product requirements and QA needs across the entire network to ensure consistency and reduce redundancies.
Act as a gate-keeper and expert as to what standard beverage testing requirements are and how to best incorporate new customer/product requirements and needs within our Quality Systems.
Work with QS Training to create new training content for technical level needs on Beverage for onboarding QA Management and Technicians.
Act as the SME for all beverage related policy and Quality Systems data program needs.
Collects, analyzes, and presents Quality data for trending and for the development of Quality Performance Indicators. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes. Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. This position will work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Services and IT teams to develop and implement various software system solutions.
Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management.
Drives lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles throughout the organization using value stream mapping and other lean tools.
Understand LSS methodologies to drive continuous efforts to improve process efficiencies and reduce waste. A focus on achieving measurable and quantifiable financial returns for the company.
Travel: 10-25%
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Competencies:
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate:
Experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology principles.
Experience with statistical process control and QA related software.
Experience in manufacturing plants and knowledge of plant Quality processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of personal.
Education:
Minimum Required:
Bachelor’s Degree In a Science or Engineering Field
Certification/License:
Required: HACCP/PCQI
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Better Process Control School
Foreign Language:
Preferred: Native or Bilingual Proficiency, Spanish
Required: NA
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$94,817.69 – $132,744.77 / Yearly
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: San Diego, CA
