Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Transcontinental • Elgin, IL

15d

About The Position

Create value at TC Transcontinental. At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all. The Lead Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager with the day-to-day tasks of the quality program in the plant. The primary responsibility is to assure final products meet the company’s quality standards and adhere to customer specifications

Requirements

• Education / professional background
• Prior quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge and experience in flexographic printing preferred
• Experience and extensive knowledge of HACCP and SQF Standards is a plus.
• Proficiency in Statistics and Problem-Solving Techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office operating systems.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical equations and conversions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Proficient in formal writing skills relevant to manufacturing verbiage
• Knowledge and skill with equipment such as rub testers, X-Rite Exact Color Verification system, Densitometers, Luminescence Sensor and rulers.

Responsibilities

• Verify quality on press start up.
• Inspect in-process quality retains
• Troubleshoot unflagged press defects found in-process or during inspection
• End of press run review
• Monitor compliance of SOPs,GMPs and company policies
• Review batch documentation prior to job shipment
• File closed jobs both into immediate and long-term storage
• Reject discrepant material and interact with parties involved
• Organize and write reports
• Use diagnostic equipment to test both new materials and retains from jobs
• Write reports regarding tests of new materials,
• Collect specially requested customer samples from jobs and ship them
• Monitor daily department workload and assist in prioritizing assignments
• Dispose of defects identified by the quality technicians
• Coordinated with the shipping department daily to ensure all batch records are reviewed for the day’s shipments
• Assist with training
• Assist in the calibration of lab equipment
• Perform monthly micro swabbing and sample collection
• Assist in document control
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees