QA Tech Lead

Amcor•Ames, IA

22h

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION: Quality Lead Technician Job Summary The Quality Lead Technician provides overall front-line leadership and support to the Quality Assurance Technicians. They are directly involved in the production of the quality of the injection and blowmold product with an advanced understanding of visual inspection techniques using various lab equipment and methods. They have direct involvement in the Quality department and plant employee training and development. Reporting Relationship Quality Manager Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions Fully involved with the local management team. Provides technical input, solutions and direction to improve and maintain the Quality systems in the plant. Directly supervises the Quality Assurance technicians insuring a motivated, skilled workforce. Assesses skills and recommends or provides training to ensure department personnel are technically competent to perform at a high level. 3. Collect and evaluate Injection and Blowmold product by using various inspection techniques and equipment. 4. Properly report findings and actions taken to ensure that customers’ specifications are met. This includes communicating effectively any quality deviations to internal and external customers in a timely manner according to Company policy. 5. Alert Management of potential quality problems to assure that defective product or raw materials are not used or shipped to the customer. 6. Assist with timely inspection of all incoming materials, purchased or sample materials, in-process materials, reworked materials and finished goods through the use of visual inspection, sampling, SPC and laboratory instrumentation. 7. Demonstrates organizational ability to complete daily assignments as required to meet internal and external customer requirements in a concise detailed manner. 8. Provide training to employees in other departments regarding quality as needed. 9. Enter required data on-line with minimal errors. 10. Audit and maintain accurate records for product capability and traceability. 11. Perform containments, visit customers and monitor production as needed. 12. Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor “No Injuries Safety Contract” and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment. 13. Demonstrate organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility. 14. Directly responsible for the proper support to the Quality Assurance Technicians and all other team members to ensure a positive team environment. 15. Performs other related duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager. Authorization • The Quality Lead Technician has the ability to shut down and/or stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee’s health and safety • Recommend Staff stop production for unacceptable quality • Recommend Staff quarantine out-of-specification products, materials or supplies • Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job environment Job Specifications and Requirements 1. Education and Experience: a. High school diploma or equivalent preferred b. Previous quality assurance and manufacturing work experience is required 2. Physical Requirements: This is a light physical demand job a. Employees must be able to work overtime, weekends and nights. b. Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds. c. Employees are required to stand / walk on concrete floors. d. Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations. e. Must have the ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision. 3. Required Safety Equipment: a. Wear hearing and eye protection, as well as protective clothing including steel toe shoes while working. 4. Environmental Factors: a. Occasional exposures to noise of 85dB b. Occasional exposure to chemicals c. Occasional exposure to vibration, dust / fumes / gas, confined spaces, humidity 5. Other Requirements: a. Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values. This includes entering information into an on-line database accurately. b. Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgment calls based on the situation at hand. c. Proficient hand / eye coordination to drive a fork truck and perform essential functions as a Warehouseperson. 6. Training Requirements: a. Lock Out / Tag Out b. Bloodborne Pathogen c. Hearing Conservation / PPE d. Right to Know / Hazardous Communication e. Emergency Evacuation f. Ladder Safety / Fall Protection g. PIT / Forklift Safety h. Product Safety / Resin Handling i. HACCP / GMP / Locker Policy j. Gage Talker / Bottle Testing k. SPC l. Advanced SPC m. Defect Awareness Visual Inspection Procedures n. Train the Trainer Our Expectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: Medical, dental and vision plans Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) About Amcor Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers. If you are looking to join Amcor, please read this page to help you avoid recruitment scams. Click here!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous quality assurance and manufacturing work experience is required
Employees must be able to work overtime, weekends and nights.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Employees are required to stand / walk on concrete floors.
Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.
Must have the ability to see close (at 20 inches or less) and distance vision (20 feet or more). Ability to differentiate colors and good peripheral vision.
Wear hearing and eye protection, as well as protective clothing including steel toe shoes while working.
Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values. This includes entering information into an on-line database accurately.
Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
Proficient hand / eye coordination to drive a fork truck and perform essential functions as a Warehouseperson.
Lock Out / Tag Out
Bloodborne Pathogen
Hearing Conservation / PPE
Right to Know / Hazardous Communication
Emergency Evacuation
Ladder Safety / Fall Protection
PIT / Forklift Safety
Product Safety / Resin Handling
HACCP / GMP / Locker Policy
Gage Talker / Bottle Testing
SPC
Advanced SPC
Defect Awareness Visual Inspection Procedures
Train the Trainer

Responsibilities

Fully involved with the local management team.
Provides technical input, solutions and direction to improve and maintain the Quality systems in the plant.
Directly supervises the Quality Assurance technicians insuring a motivated, skilled workforce.
Assesses skills and recommends or provides training to ensure department personnel are technically competent to perform at a high level.
Collect and evaluate Injection and Blowmold product by using various inspection techniques and equipment.
Properly report findings and actions taken to ensure that customers’ specifications are met. This includes communicating effectively any quality deviations to internal and external customers in a timely manner according to Company policy.
Alert Management of potential quality problems to assure that defective product or raw materials are not used or shipped to the customer.
Assist with timely inspection of all incoming materials, purchased or sample materials, in-process materials, reworked materials and finished goods through the use of visual inspection, sampling, SPC and laboratory instrumentation.
Demonstrates organizational ability to complete daily assignments as required to meet internal and external customer requirements in a concise detailed manner.
Provide training to employees in other departments regarding quality as needed.
Enter required data on-line with minimal errors.
Audit and maintain accurate records for product capability and traceability.
Perform containments, visit customers and monitor production as needed.
Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor “No Injuries Safety Contract” and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate organizational ability to complete daily clean-up assignments, and adequately maintain good housekeeping throughout the entire area of responsibility.
Directly responsible for the proper support to the Quality Assurance Technicians and all other team members to ensure a positive team environment.
Performs other related duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)