QC Inspection Supervisor

GCM MEDICAL AND OEM INC•Addison, IL

About The Position

GCM is a global contract manufacturing company with locations in the Silicon Valley, Chicago, North Carolina and China, servicing MedTech, Aerospace, and industrial end-market applications. At GCM, we believe our most valuable assets are our awesome employees, who are the heart and soul of our company. Why GCM? You will work with a great team of people, in a fun and collaborative environment, with room for advancement. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and maintain safe working environment Develop and plan inspections by setting priority and assigning appropriate skill level to produce a quality product in spec and on time Implement processes to improve ability to inspect product, with consistent and appropriate results in relation to requirements Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and objectives. Facilitate the flow of fact-based information Continuous improvement activity using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control (DMAIC) methodology or Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Ensure timely maintenance is performed and proper records are maintained Assess employee performance, provide frequent constructive feedback to employees, and conduct performance reviews. Implement corrective and disciplinary action as warranted Identify and implement necessary personnel coaching, training and development to upgrade and maintain employee skill levels to keep pace with current and future company requirements. Measure and manage productivity and the allocation of resources, including the control of overtime and hiring of personnel Review inspection procedures to ensure optimum output from resources, employee relations Maintain effective interface with other operations supervisors and other departments (i.e., Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service) to optimize production and process improvement activity Work to continuously improve in all areas such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction ISO9001 and ISO13485 certification and compliance Safety and OSHA compliance Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers Performs other related duties assigned

Requirements

5 to 10 years of progressive operational and management experience in the Quality and Inspection function.
Relevant industry experience
Proven track record in the management of quality assurance and inspection

Nice To Haves

Someone who proactively addresses concerns and potential issues prior to them negatively impacting business
Someone who is personally committed to owning the outcome of identified results with a proven record of success and ownership when achieving goals
A strong initiative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
A problem solver with a solution focused mindset

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain safe working environment
Develop and plan inspections by setting priority and assigning appropriate skill level to produce a quality product in spec and on time
Implement processes to improve ability to inspect product, with consistent and appropriate results in relation to requirements
Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and objectives. Facilitate the flow of fact-based information
Continuous improvement activity using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control (DMAIC) methodology or Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle
Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions
Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Ensure timely maintenance is performed and proper records are maintained
Assess employee performance, provide frequent constructive feedback to employees, and conduct performance reviews. Implement corrective and disciplinary action as warranted
Identify and implement necessary personnel coaching, training and development to upgrade and maintain employee skill levels to keep pace with current and future company requirements.
Measure and manage productivity and the allocation of resources, including the control of overtime and hiring of personnel
Review inspection procedures to ensure optimum output from resources, employee relations
Maintain effective interface with other operations supervisors and other departments (i.e., Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service) to optimize production and process improvement activity
Work to continuously improve in all areas such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
ISO9001 and ISO13485 certification and compliance
Safety and OSHA compliance
Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers
Performs other related duties assigned