Inspector, MFG, Kimball International - Danville, KY

Kimball International•Nicholasville, KY

About The Position

The Inspector, MFG audits products to ensure they meet quality specifications and standards. The role inspects parts, performs product audits and detailing as directed, documents findings, identifies potential nonconformities, and participates in corrective actions and process improvements. The inspector works with the team to prevent process failures, communicates audit results and business issues, and supports performance measures, the quality system, 5S, and the Environmental Management System (EMS). The role also requires maintaining a clean and organized workspace and equipment, completing preventive maintenance on equipment used, and following safety guidelines.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in quality in a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • Basic PC skills.
  • Understanding of quality specifications and standards and how to apply them.
  • Ability to build and sustain relationships.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment with completion dates.
  • Team-oriented, customer-centric, and flexible and open to change.
  • Strong drive for success and a high degree of integrity.
  • Good listening, written, verbal, presentation, documentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical and non-technical issues and teach other employees.
  • Ability to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, facilitation, time-management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-managed and motivated; able to adapt to and manage change, motivate effectively, facilitate win/win solutions, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Environmentally conscious.
  • Role models the Vision and Guiding Principles and can maintain humor in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous inspection experience.

Responsibilities

  • Check tickets for the appropriate parts.
  • Inspect parts for compliance with quality standards and participate in corrective actions as needed.
  • Perform detailing as directed for the department.
  • Perform product audits as directed and document necessary information.
  • Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on equipment being used.
  • Follow all safety guidelines.
  • Identify potential nonconformities and proactively work with the team to eliminate process failures.
  • Participate in process improvements to achieve operational excellence.
  • Understand, support, and execute performance measures on scorecards.
  • Support the company’s Vision and Guiding Principles.
  • Proactively communicate business issues and opportunities across the organization.
  • Provide the team with feedback on audit results and motivate the team to succeed.
  • Support an environment intended to make the company an employer of choice.
  • Support the quality system to ensure business processes operate effectively.
  • Participate in 5S implementation and adherence.
  • Support the Environmental Management System (EMS).
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