Supervisor, Quality Control

Nichiha•Macon, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a newly created role for a Supervisor, Quality Control. The position involves acquiring knowledge of product defects and root cause analysis, calculating pass rates, inspecting the production line, and approving QC and production paperwork. The role also includes assisting with periodic physical inventory audits, QC/production trials, maintaining QC supplies and test instruments, training QC team members and production operators, and filling in for QC operators during PTO or short-staffed periods. The ability to operate a forklift, prepare SOPs, report quality issues to the QC Manager, and perform other assigned duties are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred but Associates degree and / or equivalent years of experience
Proven track record in quality improvement
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience of R&D in QC or QA
Experience in a manufacturing plant such as machinery, equipment, material or construction manufacturer
Trainer experience a plus
Quality control and / or quality assurance experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge of basic math skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a must
Knowledge of cost accounting, invest planning and feasibility study
Experience of paint color matching
Experience of visual inspections
Understands and follow all safety procedures.
Current on all safety trainings.
Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat or bump cap)
Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures.
Complete all required General Plant Safety Training as required.
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
Must be able to go up and down steps and ladders multiple times a day.
Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.
Safety Holds Self and Others accountable
Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
Shares lessons learned on safety practices
Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
Cooperation Team Player
Treats others with respect
Helps others
Communicates effectively
Thinks of team before self
Personal Awareness Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
Open to constructive feedback
Actively seeks ways to develop
Knowledge and Problem Solving Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
Offers pragmatic solutions
Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
Imitative and Productivity Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
Adaptive to new ways of improvement
Questions current status for improvements

Responsibilities

Acquires knowledge of product defects and root cause analysis
Acquires knowledge of calculating pass rates
Inspects production line and corrects if there are any issues
Inspects and approve QC and production paperwork
Assists with periodic physical inventory audits (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Assist with QC / production trials (weight checks, box weight, mixer checks, etc.)
Maintains QC supplies
Maintains QC test instruments and assists with calibrations and calibration tracking
Trains QC team members and production operators on QC checks and tolerances
Fill in for QC operators during PTO or short-staffed
Ability to operate a forklift
Prepares SOPs
Reports quality issues to QC Manager
Other duties as assigned