Inspection Supervisor
About The Position
The Inspection Supervisor leads the work-in-process inspection team and ensures that only materials conforming to product specifications leave the facility. The role recommends changes to inspection plans and test methods to improve inspection processes. It primarily operates in a controlled manufacturing environment designed for sustained production. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; noise can be loud at times. The position oversees quality testing, sampling, and control strategies; supervises inspection staff; and manages material release and final disposition activities. The supervisor also performs inspection and testing when needed, maintains inspection status on the production schedule, reviews team timecards and time-off requests, and owns Quality Control Inspection and the control of nonconforming material. Additional duties include reviewing QC documents and records, supporting customer complaint and corrective/preventive action investigations, training inspectors, maintaining training records, and following the company Quality Management System, ISO 13485 requirements, and safety rules.
Requirements
- High-level verbal and written communication skills and a track record of developing team members.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
- Ability to supervise and direct multiple employees in a fast-paced processing environment.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal direction.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a lead role.
- Two or more years of experience in a QA/QC role.
- Experience in medical device manufacturing.
- ASQ certification.
Responsibilities
- Oversee quality testing, sampling, and control strategies.
- Perform inspection and testing when necessary.
- Supervise inspection staff for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of work performed.
- Update inspection status on the production schedule.
- Review and approve inspection team timecards and time-off requests.
- Manage production floor material release and final disposition activities.
- Own Quality Control Inspection and control of nonconforming material.
- Review and edit applicable QC documents and deviations.
- Participate in customer complaint investigations and corrective and preventive actions.
- Review records for thoroughness and accuracy.
- Train inspectors and complete training records for the inspection team.
- Follow the company’s Quality Management System and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Obey safety rules, use caution, practice safe behaviors, and promptly report unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and work-related injuries to site supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
