Quality Control Specialist

American Wire Group•Katy, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Classic Wire and Cable is an industry-leading supplier and manufacturer of aluminum wire and cable products servicing the commercial, residential, renewable energy, and industrial markets, sold exclusively through electrical distributors. With our commitment to providing high-quality UL Listed aluminum wire and cable products, we have built a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry. Our management team is led by industry veterans with decades of wire and cable experience in sales, manufacturing, distribution, engineering and marketing. The Quality Specialist (“QC”) will join our team to oversee the quality of all CWC’s products and services. The QC will develop quality standards, conducting tests and/or make observations identifying challenges, mistakes, or redundancy in the production of our products or services. The QS will work with the internal team to ensure that CWC products meet our organization’s standards across the board.

Requirements

Relevant training and/or certification as a Quality Assurance Specialist
Proven work experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist or similar role
Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance
Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
Prior experience at applying quality assurance principles in a warehouse
Understands shipping, warehouse, or inventory operations
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent data collection and analysis skills
Works quickly and accurately
Pays attention to details that matter to the business
Generates clear, concise reports that provides management with effective strategies for improvement
Exceptional people skills: builds a culture of compliance and overcomes resistance
Comfortable leading others through process-improvement
Enjoys working as part of a team
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Responsibilities

Ensure that standards and safety regulations are observed
Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with supervisors and managers
Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports
Make recommendations for improvement
Create training materials and operating manuals
Conduct cycle counts and location verifications; consolidate inventory as needed; follow company procedures for handling stock discrepancies
Audit inbound freight for quality and purchase order conformance
Audit labels and tags on reels; compare batch LRB labels with mfg. labels and cable print
Quality check and sign off on all outbound shipments (accuracy, safety, weights, packaging, etc.)
Ensure that product gets stored in warehouse, according to the layout plan
Perform all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse
Create and document non-conformance documents for all quality issues
Work closely with cutting supervisor to find cable damage
Create NC documents and keep records of vendor performance
Work closely with shipping supervisor to ensure that all outbound material is quality checked with minimum delay, and customer labels display accurate information
Continue to develop and build processes, techniques, and strategies to improve workflow
Facilitate security integrity including setting alarms, and locking doors when facility is not operational
Communicate with sales/engineering on product discrepancies or issues
Assist in any other warehouse duties that may arise
Attend training for duties related to position