Qa Team Leader

Quality Control & Technical Services

Shannon Industrial Estate, Zone, Co.

Clare, V14 FX09, Ireland

Full Time | Permanent

The Role

Facilitate the attainment and maintenance of ISO9001 certification for the Shannon PPG site.

Supporting the development of site Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Standards.

Working with other PPG OLED sites to ensure governance and compliance with PPG Quality policies and procedures across the Shannon site.

Development of key performance indicators and process metrics to measure the performance of the QMS.

Review the effectiveness of the QMS by monitoring and reporting of trends.

Also engaging with the business to react to any trends if and when they occur.

Ensure issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner to maintain ongoing business operations and not impact on operational quality performance.

Support continuous improvement of the QMS through review and analysis of data collected from key areas within the business

Key Responsibilities

• The attainment and maintenance of ISO9001 certification for the Shannon PPG site
• Calibrate with other PPG OLED sites to develop Global Quality Standards and ensure adherence to those standards.
• Review and Approve analytical results for batch release.
• Monitor and report to ensure that all quality systems are implemented consistently across the site.
• Support the development of quality process metrics, review metric performance, highlight trends & signals and formally report findings to ensure issues are actioned and addressed as per procedural requirements.

Identify, implement and support continuous improvement within the Q&TS department and wider business.

Education, Knowledge & Experience

Science based qualification with 2+ years Chemical or Pharmaceutical quality assurance experience is preferred.

Technical knowledge of production processes and operations and experience working within an established Quality System in a Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industry setting would be an advantage.

Experience with the generation, execution and review of quality documents in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing and / or packaging facility is desirable.

Skills & Behaviours

Adheres to all site and corporate procedures.

Excellent organisation and time management; is organised and can prioritise business demands.

Communication : excellent listening, written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively at all levels and provide clear direction).

Attention to detail and high level of reporting accuracy with respect to all aspects of the role.

Proactive, self-starter, positive attitude, flexible and open to change, willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Exercises discretion and confidentiality at all times, in relation to all Company matters.

Strong problem solving, creative thinking and analytical skills.

Methodical and structured approach to decision making.

Supports and engages in change initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and be able to prioritize workload

Advocates and supports compliance and safety culture on the site.

Teamwork : works collaboratively with peers and colleagues to deliver business objectives.

Ability to work on multiple tasks and be able to prioritize workload

Ability to write effective reports including technical reports and communications suitable for the target audience

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.

PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.

Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us :

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG : WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.

To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG :

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.

We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process.

We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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