Quality Supervisor, PVCO Manufacturing (Wichita Falls, TX)

Westlake•Wichita Falls, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division, is a leading manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride pipes and fittings in North America. The company supplies a wide range of products for various markets and is known for its innovative Certa-Lok® technology. Westlake aims to enrich employees' work lives and careers in an entrepreneurial environment, working together to enhance communities through their products.

Requirements

Technical Degree preferred, coursework in mathematics, statistics and industrial practices.
3-5 years quality control experience.
5 years practical experience in PVC extrusion preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the process of developing and implementing a quality production program to ensure conformity of all extruded material and PVC pipe to quality standards.
Maintain and update the Quality Assurance Manual.
Review quality trends, track root cause of problems, and coordinate correction procedures.
Analyze all product returns from the field.
Provide technical and quality support to Supervisors and Plant Manager.
Oversee inspection and testing of finished products.
Initiate/recommend procedures for continuous improvement, including establishing new or revised quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls.
Supervise and enforce quality document control and record-retention requirements; direct personnel to review and maintain accurate quality records, and ensure files are retained and aligned in accordance with established schedules and audit/compliance standards.
Train plant personnel in quality requirements including critical characteristics, measurement tools, and aesthetic attributes.
Oversee the site quality measurement and calibration program; establish, issue, calibrate, and maintain all quality and shift measurement tools and related records to ensure ongoing compliance and readiness.
Maintain and administer controlled reference documentation for production operations, including establishing standards for creation, revision control, distribution, and periodic review of current product drawings and packaging instructions.
Prepare for and respond to company audits.
Coordinate and approve all sample submission of new product and engineering changes.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and direct the duties and responsibilities of all quality assurance personnel.