Lead Quality

Position Summary:  Supervises the day-to-day operations and inspection. In addition to managing the Inspectors; ensures that the quality of the product being received and shipped meets customer expectations by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Acts as liaison between Purchasing, Quality Control and department leads regarding non-conformance, missing or misplaced materials
• Ensures MTRs, COCs, & DMRs are received and filed or attached in ERP system via Company policy
• Assists Inspectors as needed, including preparation and verification of specs, instruments, and supplies
• Evaluates the skills and knowledge level of Inspectors and calls out training opportunities
• Reviews equipment calibration, validation and maintenance records to ensure they are performed correctly and timely
• Assists with the identification and development of required procedures and processes related to the Quality management System
• Performs audits to check compliance with Quality procedures
• Produces and tracks other metrics as directed by Management
• Performs other duties as directed by Management

Competencies & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, are required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and quality assurance
• Intermediate working knowledge of an ERP system
• Familiarity with ISO standards and experience assisting with ISO audit preparation and compliance activities is preferred.
• General knowledge of precision measuring tools
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn and seek out new skills
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain all types of assembly and material prints
• Self-motivated and able to work within tight deadlines
• Extremely organized**,** acute attention to detail, and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to adapt to the work environment, deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events, while promoting a positive outlook
• Required to wear PPE at all times while on production floor
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and remain on feet for long periods of time
• Extremely dependable; consistently at work and on time (notifies if late or absent prior to being late or absent), follows instruction, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Excellent team member; driven to contribute to the team effort
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Continuously seeking and implementing methods to increase product quality, customer service, and company efficiency
• Displays a positive attitude
• Ambitious, outgoing, loyal and dynamic
• Respect for the Company’s resources; treats company equipment, funds, time and co-workers with respect