Lead Quality Control Technician

Dart Container • Leola, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a hands-on quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, production environment. The Lead Quality Control Technician will be the go-to leader on the production floor, spending 85% of their time in action, supporting their team, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of related quality control experience working in a fast-paced work environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of and ability to apply statistical process control (SPC), analytic skills, root cause analysis, repeat and reliability methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Quality Management System, SAP
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree
• Prior training experience
• Previous experience in a Lead role

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Department Supervisor to support personnel, equipment, and shift operations for maximum efficiency
• Monitor and achieve KPIs across safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Ensure all products meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Perform routine inspections of semi-finished and finished products, identifying defects and ensuring specifications are met
• Track trends, conduct root cause analysis, apply SPC methods, and recommend process improvements
• Document test results, prepare reports, and clearly communicate quality issues and solutions across teams and shifts
• Audit the production floor, verify adherence to procedures, correct issues, and escalate when needed
• Help coordinate schedules and resources to ensure production goals are met seamlessly
• Work with multiple departments to solve problems and improve communication flow
• Assist with third-party audits and maintain accurate documentation
• Actively contribute to Operational Excellence and continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• short-term disability
• tuition assistance
• product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED