Supervisor, Quality Control

This is a newly created role!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquires knowledge of product defects and root cause analysis
• Acquires knowledge of calculating pass rates
• Inspects production line and corrects if there are any issues
• Inspects and approve QC and production paperwork
• Assists with periodic physical inventory audits (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Assist with QC / production trials (weight checks, box weight, mixer checks, etc.)
• Maintains QC supplies
• Maintains QC test instruments and assists with calibrations and calibration tracking
• Trains QC team members and production operators on QC checks and tolerances
• Fill in for QC operators during PTO or short-staffed
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Prepares SOPs
• Reports quality issues to QC Manager
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but Associates degree and / or equivalent years of experience
• Proven track record in quality improvement
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience of R&D in QC or QA
• Experience in a manufacturing plant such as machinery, equipment, material or construction manufacturer
• Trainer experience a plus
• Quality control and / or quality assurance experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a must
• Knowledge of cost accounting, invest planning and feasibility study
• Experience of paint color matching
• Experience of visual inspections

SAFETY:

• Understands and follow all safety procedures.
  • Current on all safety trainings.
  • Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat or bump cap)
• Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Complete all required General Plant Safety Training as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to go up and down steps and ladders multiple times a day.
• Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
• Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures. 

BEHAVIORS:

• Safety
  • Holds Self and Others accountable
  • Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
  • Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care 

• Cooperation
  • Team Player
  • Treats others with respect
  • Helps others
  • Communicates effectively
  • Thinks of team before self 

• Personal Awareness
  • Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • Open to constructive feedback
  • Actively seeks ways to develop 

• Knowledge and Problem Solving
  • Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • Offers pragmatic solutions
  • Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods 

• Imitative and Productivity
  • Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • Questions current status for improvements