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