Quality Assurance Manager

KaMin•Macon, GA

41d

About The Position

Ensure adequate in process quality testing is implemented to minimize the possibility of waste due to rejection of unacceptable products and to ensure the quality of products meet customer’s requirements upon shipment. Supervises direct and indirect reports (exempt and/or non-exempt) involved in quality control and assurance. Ensures customer complaints or issues are handled in a timely fashion. Ensures products not meeting in process or customer specification have proper disposition. Actively monitors and reviews in process quality data. Serves as an internal ISO auditor. Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained in satisfactory condition. Comply with Company policies and procedures to achieve KaMin Vision and visibly support the Site Safety Policy Statement.

Requirements

Three years of management experience using root cause analysis in a scientific environment
5 years of laboratory/mineral processing experience.
Training in a technical field including chemistry, engineering, or mathematics
General knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding safety
Detailed knowledge of plant operations and mineral processing

Nice To Haves

Continual monitoring of quality data to ensure customer needs are met and potential issues are identified and addressed quickly to minimize potential cost impact to the plant
Ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks and ensure customer complaints or Commercial needs are addressed in a prompt and timely manner
Ability to address and resolve conflict with respect to direct reports and with other departments to resolve quality issues or concerns
Development of a competent, efficient and motivated staff of lab technicians
Remaining alert at all times to potential potable, process and waste water risks
Ability to determine root cause(s) and ensure corrective actions are implemented for quality related issues

Responsibilities

Works with other KaMin departments to resolve internal quality issues, customer complaints and issues
Responsible for required documentation for resolution of customer complaints/issues
Supports product trials as needed to ensure quality of product is consistent with customer needs
Monitors quality throughout process and makes changes to process chemicals, etc. as needed to ensure consistent quality of finished product test values
Promotes, communicates and assist in implementation of the QMS
Provides training as needed to other departments to ensure employees understand customer expectations and how they impact overall quality of KaMin
Periodically reviews and implements changes as needed to ensure testing is adequate and provides value to the overall QMS
Ensures employees receive required and adequate training to meet job requirements and provides the required resources necessary to safely perform the job
Supports and promotes development of employees through motivation, coaching, and training opportunities
Assists with environmental compliance and safety of employees by monitoring process, wastewater and potable water systems in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Ability to identify potential risks and bring forward to ensure a timely resolution
Assists the EHS Specialist and the KaMin Environmental Manager with compliance related to the facility NPDES permit for discharged effluents
Assists the KaMin Environmental Manager with projects related to wastewater management
Reviews calibration reports from internal tests and external contractors and resolves any issues with instruments identified as found “out of calibration”
Support other departments through testing/verification as needed and assist with troubleshooting as deemed necessary