<p>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. Apply today!</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Please note:</p> <p>This position is located onsite at our facility in Columbus, OH. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.</p> <p>The Quality Engineer is responsible for the development and execution of operational process improvements as defined by the Quality leadership team. The Quality Engineer will lead continuous improvement efforts and take an active role in planning and implementing Lean/Six Sigma principles throughout the organization. The Quality Engineer will work closely with department leaders to foster a continuous improvement culture in all areas of the operation.</p> <p>This job position is compliance critical and responsibilities include ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate, and government regulatory requirements. It is the associate's responsibility to observe all safety rules. Any condition thought to be hazardous or unsafe should be reported to your supervisor immediately.</p> <ul> <li>Utilizes skills, knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean Six Sigma to partner with business functions to identify areas of process improvement that will improve quality and drive positive impact to our customer experience and satisfaction. </li><li>Leads process improvement projects by working with multiple teams to synthesize findings, develop practical improvement recommendations, lead execution of initiatives, and monitor performance metrics. </li><li>Prioritize recommendations based on ease of implementation and expected impact. </li><li>Assess American Health Packaging processes for improvement opportunities and partner with department leads to define implementation plan. </li><li>Provides thought leadership and guidance on process improvement frameworks by advocating for new ways of doing things, challenging conventional wisdom and introducing and demonstrating proven strategies and techniques. </li><li>Lead selected Corrective Action plans to ensure creation of effective action items, communication of intended improvements, and verification of completion. </li><li>Assists departments in developing appropriate corrective actions. </li><li>Develop and deliver workshops and projects designed to educate on Six Sigma principles within the confines of the regulated pharmaceutical industry. </li><li>Responsible for developing hands-on training in Lean/Six Sigma methodology for select team members. </li><li>Communicate project work via written reports and other means to Business Unit leaders. </li><li>Mentor departments to be change champions and improvement minded in all aspects of the operational environment. </li><li>Develop effective means to ensure sustainability of identified improvements once implemented. </li><li>Improve Quality, Cost, and overall performance of the business. </li><li>Work closely with the Quality Investigations, Engineering, and Operations departments on new and existing projects in response to business needs. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field. </li><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (completed or in progress) preferred. </li><li>Minimum 5 years applicable experience in a regulated industry. </li><li>Familiarity with DEA/FDA requirements preferred. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Strong oral, written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Must be capable of organizing data from multiple sources, extracting key information and writing technical reports and executive summaries. </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. </li><li>Effectively interfaces with multiple levels of associates within the organization, including management and plant associates. </li><li>Ability to work independently. </li><li>Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. </li><li>Strong attention to detail. </li><li>Demonstrated project management and implementation ability focused on continuous improvement. </li></ul> <p>What Cencora offers</p> <p>We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity</p> <p>Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.</p> <p>The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.</p> <p>Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned</p> <p>Affiliated Companies</p> <p>Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation</p>