Quality Supervisor

CKS Packaging•Brownsville, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Has responsibility for Quality Assurance at the CKS Plant under the direction of the Plant Manager and Quality Manager. Directs the inspection, testing and evaluation of bottles at various stages of production process to determine and insure specifications and Customer requirements are being met. Assist in training of QC Inspectors and Operators on Quality and Customer Specifications. Assist with implementing directives of Corporate Quality Program as directed by Quality Manager.

Requirements

2+ years in process manufacturing environment, plastics and/or medical pharmaceutical preferred- bottles and containers a plus (plastics preferred but not required)
Hands-on experience in QC and/or production in process mfg. environment
Familiar with GMP’s, Q.C. methods, instrumentation/test measures and CI processes
Detail oriented with strong work ethic
Working knowledge of statistical quality control (SQC), with prior application
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
HACCP Certification
Computer/software literate – MS Office Suite, statistics package
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership ability with potential/desire to move into roles(s) of increased responsibility
BS degree in science, business, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in team environment

Responsibilities

Support the plant’s quality function and QC personnel; establish and enforce product specifications and standard, targets and procedure to ensure targets are achieved
Communicate with Plant Mgmt., Quality Management, Customer Service, Sales and Corporate QA regarding customer issues and opportunities; oversee QC data entry and daily line audits.
Ensure CKS vendor quality programs are fully implemented at the plant
Assist with implementation of SPC4 statistical quality control system
Verify and maintain all product specifications consistent with BOM
Ensure consistent/reliable sampling, data integrity and SOP compliance
Training and education for Operators, QC Tech’s and Mgmt.
Support effective complaint review, root cause investigation, corrective actions and resolution with Customers
Direct supervision of QC inspection personnel, audit/release of finished goods and control of nonconforming products
Ensure that QA activities are coordinated with scheduled production and all personnel
Ensure that all company and regulatory policies/procedures are understood/followed
Provide training and technical assistance to plant staff and personnel
Daily/weekly/monthly follow up on Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Coordinate activities and priorities with manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, customer service and sales
Conduct ongoing Quality Training with all affected Plant employees
Facilitate and drive Operations Excellence Process, validate and develop work streams which support these established processes and procedures.