Quality Inspection Supervisor

Quality And Inspection Supervisor

Establish and maintain safe working environment

Develop and plan inspections by setting priority and assigning appropriate skill level to produce a quality product in spec and on time

Implement processes to improve ability to inspect product, with consistent and appropriate results in relation to requirements

Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and objectives. Facilitate the flow of fact-based information

Continuous improvement activity using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control (DMAIC) methodology or Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle

Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions

Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Ensure timely maintenance is performed and proper records are maintained

Assess employee performance, provide frequent constructive feedback to employees, and conduct performance reviews. Implement corrective and disciplinary action as warranted

Identify and implement necessary personnel coaching, training and development to upgrade and maintain employee skill levels to keep pace with current and future company requirements.

Measure and manage productivity and the allocation of resources, including the control of overtime and hiring of personnel

Review inspection procedures to ensure optimum output from resources, employee relations

Maintain effective interface with other operations supervisors and other departments (i.e., Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service) to optimize production and process improvement activity

Work to continuously improve in all areas such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction

ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance

Safety and OSHA compliance

Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers

Performs other related duties assigned

5 to 10 years of progressive operational and management experience in the Quality and Inspection function

Relevant industry experience

Proven track record in the management of quality assurance and inspection

Someone who proactively addresses concerns and potential issues prior to them negatively impacting business

Someone who is personally committed to owning the outcome of identified results with a proven record of success and ownership when achieving goals

A strong initiative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

A problem solver with a solution focused mindset

Sitting/Standing/Walking

Approximately 50% is spent seated at a desk, working on the telephone or at a computer terminal

Approximately 50% is spent bending, squatting, standing, or moving about the work area

Speaking/Hearing

Ability to speak read and write English fluently

Clear diction, correct grammar and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees

Vision

Corrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emails

Working conditions are normal for an office/manufacturing environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.