QC Supervisor

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy


• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)


• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs


• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options


• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

The Quality Control  Supervisor is responsible for the quality of incoming raw materials and 3rd party products purchased, quality of assembled products and the quality of outgoing shipments for the products produced, 3rd party sourced, and shipped by AFL. This role will work with Materials Management and Manufacturing Management to improve incoming quality, in-process quality and outgoing shipment quality. The role will involve some incoming inspection and verification by auditing of incoming materials and outgoing product shipments

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming inspection/audit of raw materials and/or 3rd party products. Work with Materials


• Management on continuously improving incoming quality parts/systems from our suppliers


• Reduce dependency on 100% of detailed incoming inspections. Drive quality upstream by validating processes through routine audits


• Perform audits of outgoing products/shipments. Process must be to perform audits to improve shipping quality.


• Schedule & maintain records that support calibration of the equipment in the facility that meets the requirements of the QMS. Work directly with Manufacturing Management to ensure equipment is in calibration at all times


• Per the QMS system create, monitor and follow up with SCAR’s and CAPA’s with suppliers, shipping quality findings, and in process audits.


• Demonstrate strong leadership within the operation by driving consistent use of established Quality and QMS procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accountability.


• Manage Optical Dispositioning of material in and out of MRB areas daily


• Keep track of and follow through with resolution of RMA’s. Maintain records of RMA’s by month with CAPA’s as required for each incidence


• Work directly with Manufacturing Management on implementation of SPC in the manufacturing process


• Produce monthly metrics for NCMR’s, RMA’s, quality process audits, shipping audits, SCAR’s & CAPA’s, as well as others at the discretion of the Quality Manager.


• Maintain 6S in work area


• Completes tasks in a timely manner


• Complete required ERP/Computer transaction & reports

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and innovative problem solving skills – must be a critical thinker


• Proactive work ethic, ability to juggle priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.


• Ability to organize, prioritize and mange tasks efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills; must be proficient in MS word and Excel


• Excellent attention to detail


• Ability to analyze possible solutions for recurring problems, and communicate these issues with the appropriate personnel


• Good written and verbal English communication skills required


• High school diploma or equivalent required