Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance

AquaPhoenix Scientific LLC•Midland, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CHEMetrics, LLC located in Midland, VA, and a subsidiary of AquaPhoenix Scientific, has an immediate opening for a first shift Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance Lead. This is a full-time, exempt position that will play a pivotable role in enhancing our operational efficiency, product quality and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to serve in a capacity that will make a positive impact in a small manufacturing operation. Responsibilities include serving as the primary advocate for Lean and CI initiatives as well as leading process improvement activities. The candidate will provide support and guidance across all Company functions to drive Lean behaviors, targeting elimination of waste from our manufacturing and business processes. The applicant will also lead events and employee interactions focused on organizational improvements using various Lean tools to maintain objectives. In this blended Lead role, the candidate will also provide support to management by maintaining the CHEMetrics Quality Management System (QMS) to include managing product instructions, label printing, and serving as company Document Control Officer. Although not all inclusive, additional job responsibilities and skills will include: Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and be able to easily adapt to changing priorities. Perform work cell process and/or product audits to support improvement focus efforts. Lead and participate in routine department engagement huddles while promoting company lean and continuous improvement initiatives and objectives. Provide training on the QMS and regulatory programs. Update training materials based upon changes to program/policy/procedures. Serve as the on-site coordinator for safety initiatives and projects. AquaPhoenix Scientific considers applicants with diverse backgrounds, education, and work experience; however, applicants for the Continuous Improvement Lead and Quality Assurance Lead position will frequently have a combined education and/or work experience that is at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years or more work experience in a lab environment or related field. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred. About Us: CHEMetrics is driven by a company culture that inspires a flexible, fun, ‘can-do’ approach to business. We are an industry leader in water testing kits and reagent manufacturing, as well as a distributor of thousands of testing products and supplies for a multitude of industries including industrial water treatment, cleaning & sanitation, oil & gas, environmental, and water conditioning. If you are looking for a great work environment, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, career growth, and exceptional benefits that include health, dental, vision, 401(k), STD/LTD, and generous paid time off consider a career with AquaPhoenix Scientific. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas that help our business grow. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. For more information or to apply, please visit www.aquaphoenixsci.com

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a laboratory, manufacturing or related environment with demonstrated experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
Experience conducting internal process and/or product audits
Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and document control processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with ERP and document control systems is preferred
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations Management or related field is preferred
Experience with ERP and document control systems is preferred

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary advocate for Lean and CI initiatives
Leading process improvement activities
Providing support and guidance across all Company functions to drive Lean behaviors, targeting elimination of waste from our manufacturing and business processes
Leading events and employee interactions focused on organizational improvements using various Lean tools to maintain objectives
Maintaining the CHEMetrics Quality Management System (QMS) to include managing product instructions, label printing, and serving as company Document Control Officer
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and be able to easily adapt to changing priorities
Perform work cell process and/or product audits to support improvement focus efforts
Lead and participate in routine department engagement huddles while promoting company lean and continuous improvement initiatives and objectives
Provide training on the QMS and regulatory programs. Update training materials based upon changes to program/policy/procedures
Serve as the on-site coordinator for safety initiatives and projects