Quality Inspection Supervisor

GCM•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe working environment, developing and planning inspections to ensure quality products are produced on time, and implementing processes to improve inspection capabilities. The supervisor will communicate company policies, facilitate fact-based information flow, and engage in continuous improvement activities using methodologies like DMAIC or PDCA. Responsibilities include recommending improvements in production, equipment, and procedures, establishing maintenance requirements, assessing employee performance, providing feedback, conducting reviews, and implementing corrective actions. The role also involves identifying and implementing necessary personnel coaching and training, managing productivity and resource allocation, and maintaining effective communication with other departments to optimize production and process improvement. Compliance with ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003, as well as OSHA safety standards, is required. The ideal candidate is a team player who proactively addresses concerns and is committed to achieving results.

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
Ability to speak read and write English fluently
Clear diction, correct grammar and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees
Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emails

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
Ensure ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance
Ensure Safety and OSHA compliance
Be a team player as measured by his/her peers
Performs other related duties assigned