Quality & Safety Lead

Thruway Fasteners•Rochester, NY

2d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in compliance with Thruway's Quality Management System (QMS) which is certified to ISO-9001 (as revised), and AS-9120 (as revised). Continually improve quality performance, customer satisfaction and technical alignment of products to customers specs, prints, standards, fit/form/function. This individual has responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks.

Requirements

Documented Experience (2+ years) in a direct quality role preferred
Experience in manufacturing environments and Electro/Mechanical hardware preferred
OSHA10 preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems
Process auditing preferred
Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
Problem-solving, time-management, organizational and analytical ability.
Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Assist in implementing quality initiatives.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Self-motivated
Team player who works productively with wide range of people

Responsibilities

Conduct timely and accurate inspections of incoming items requiring quality inspection.
Evaluate and review customer drawings and specifications against supply chain provided products to ensure products meet or exceed all requirements.
Facilitate approval of alternate products as needed with Customer and Thruway teams.
Perform final pack audits as required.
Prepare and submit accurate quality documentation (e.g., MTRs, CoCs, FAIs, ISIRs, PPAPs) to meet customer requirements.
Maintain and coordinate calibration of measuring and testing equipment, ensuring all resources are properly documented.
Maintain the branch calibration log.
Assist the CQM and GM in training and ensuring branch personnel follow the Thruway quality manual (QM), procedures (PR), and work instructions (WI). Elevate non-compliance to the General Manager and Corporate Quality Manager.
Notify the CQM of any ideas for improvement, with suggestions and reasoning.
Prepare for and undergo audits: Customer and/or Certification as needed.
Perform and document monthly 6S Audits. Distribute audit report to the General Manager and Corporate Quality Manager.
Help coordinate the completion action items required to rectify any 6S audit findings.
Enforce safety measures and implement safety training as required.
Identify potential safety hazards and implement proactive measures to prevent incidents and accidents.
Support the development and reinforcement of a strong safety culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
Act as point person between customer and Thruway’s supply chain on all branch quality issues.
Escalate major quality issues to the General Manager and Corporate Quality Manager.
Issue, respond, complete and close CAPA’s as required, without un-due delay.
Review Branch Parts-Per-Million (PPM) returns to ensure proper reason codes were utilized.
Assist with physical inventory and warehouse functions as required and timely.