Supervisor, Quality Assurance

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Supervisor, Quality Assurance to maintain and improve the quality level of the products produced by Allied Mineral Products, Inc. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the quality assurance department which includes reviewing and approving all daily paperwork. The Supervisor, Quality Assurance will complete timecards weekly for hourly paid employees which report to this position and order supplies for the Quality Department including testing equipment and chemicals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct the day-to-day supervision of the quality assurance department.
• Support the manufacturing department by ensuring that production is properly sequenced and batches are formulated and checked in a timely manner.
• Supervise the performance of routine quality assurance functions to ensure the following:
  • All raw materials received meets specifications, which include screen analysis, bag weights, material identifications, etc. Reject or approve as necessary.
  • All finished products meet specifications, which include screen analysis, bag weights, product identification, moisture content, workability, etc. Reject or approve for stock, as necessary.
  • Product quality data is recorded in permanent records and samples of finished products are retained in accordance to Allied's record retention program.
  • QA Technicians are keeping their working areas and offices neat, clean, and organized.
• Supervise the monitoring of production control functions to ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed. Monitor production to ensure the following:
  • Inspection of water meter settings, Phos acid systems, etc. to ensure accurate delivery to mix.
  • Observation of batching procedures, etc. to ensure that correct materials are being used.
  • Inspection of equipment after cleaning to ensure that products will not be contaminated.
• Be responsible for checking all returned products and deciding disposition: rework, reblend, return to inventory, or disposal. This work is to be documented by way of all appropriate paperwork and inventory adjustments.
• Assist in the coordination of activities that involve production, QA and R&D. This includes preparation for the manufacture of new products, mix changes, and process capability studies.
• Work with the Purchasing Department in resolving raw material quality problems and setting of raw material specifications with suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all current mixes and all finished product specifications. These records are to be reviewed monthly. As appropriate, update the file of obsolete mixes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a complete SPC program.
• Complete the weekly payroll for all hourly employees reporting to QA. This is completed in the computer system
• Order all supplies needed to run the Quality Department. Make certain there is adequate stock of all needed equipment, sieves, chemicals, etc., to run all systems.
• Work with the hourly employees in the QA department and complete yearly evaluations as well as positive and negative action reports when needed.
• Promote quality to all departments and employees.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience in the industry preferred.
• Previous Quality Assurance experience required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong math capabilities required (statistics, algebra, geometry)
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications; SAP experience a plus
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal capabilities.
• Must have good organizational and prioritization skills, along with attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a solid approach to problem solving.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
• 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term, and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.