Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control InspectorThe Quality Control Inspector ensures that incoming, in process, and finished parts are within all required specifications per drawings and work instructions. It is the Quality Control Inspector's responsibility to implement good documentation practices (GDP) and proper material identification, preventing nonconforming material from continuing through the process without proper approval, to ensure that the customer gets parts that function properly every time.Job Category: HourlyDepartment: Quality ControlReports To: Quality Group LeaderHours: 7:00am – 4:00pm, additional hours as needed.Responsibilities1. Safety2. General Quality and Housekeeping3. Incoming Material Inspection4. In Process Inspection5. Finished Product Inspection6. Inventory Management7. Continuous Improvement8. Training and Personal Development9. CultureKRA-RELATED TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES1. Safety· Tasks and Activitieso Wears PPE as outlined in the Sonny's PPE Policyo Identifies unsafe work behaviors and reports them to the Safety Managero Identifies unsafe work conditions and reports them to the Safety Managero Attends monthly safety trainingso Wears uniform as required by policy and displays name badge at all timeso Maintains an organized and safe work areao Lifts using proper techniqueo Keeps all walkways, emergency exits, and panels free from obstruction in accordance with Sonny's requirements and all local, state, and national safety codeso Obtains LPG sit-down forklift license within first 3 months of employment and maintains license thereafter· Accountability (Output)o No lost time accidents (Time Span: 1 day)2. General Quality and Housekeeping· Tasks and Activitieso Performs area specific internal quality auditso Performs area specific 5S auditso Performs random in-process audits in designated areaso Performs first piece inspection audits for team members as requiredo Maintains and stores inspection equipment appropriatelyo Verifies presence of calibration sticker before using measurement deviceo Notifies manager of equipment with past due calibrationo Notifies manager of calibrated items that need attentiono Reviews and provides feedback on procedures, policies, and processeso Applies proper sampling methods (AQL) managing risk and cycle timeo Interprets and inspects mechanical drawings (GD&T literate)o Maintains all inspections records or other required documentationo Coordinates, implements, and documents containment actionso Actively supports conducting root cause investigations· Accountability (Output)o Perform minimum of one audit per month. The audit report should be delivered to the manager and include scope, opportunities for improvement, and nonconformances. (Time Span: 1 month)o Maintain quality equipment log daily with quantity, location, and calibration information (Time Span: 1 day)3. Incoming Material Inspection· Tasks and Activitieso Verifies quantity delivered to the purchase ordero Communicate issues, concerns, requirements to truck drivero Notifies production supervisor of trucks that need to be unloaded by a material handlero Processes receipts in ERP systemo Processes delivery documentation including adding notes for potential damage, etc.o Unloads trucks as requiredo Performs final signoff / approval to release incoming material to productiono Notifies manager of nonconforming product and any systemic issues that are noticedo Applies strong process discipline to material identification in particular with quarantined nonconforming material (red tag)o Quarantines nonconforming material physically and in the ERP system (SAP)o Communicates expeditiously with purchasing to ensure returns, reorders, etc. are processed as quickly as possibleo Update vendor issues list daily· Accountability (Output)o Process all required daily incoming material inspections and SAP transactions (Time Span: 1 day)o Ensure correct material identification for all incoming PARTs. Ensure quarantine is controlled. (Time Span: 1 day)o Nonconforming material is communicated to manager and purchasing same day as discovered. Include all details required to submit a SCAR if needed: PO Number, PART Number, Specification, Result, Quantity, etc. (Time Span: 1 day)4. In-Process Inspection· Tasks and Activitieso Performs in-process inspection plans as required with appropriate sampling (AQL)o Performs verification of machine setup prior to running first pieceo Releases in-process materials if first piece inspection passeso Performs inspection and is responsible for release of production orders to next production areao Communicates with production supervisors and prioritizes inspections accordingly with rush / urgent jobs firsto Perform spot audits and document continuous improvement opportunities when other tasks are complete· Accountability (Output)o Performs all daily first piece inspections (Time Span: 1 day)o Review all daily documentation (executed production orders, inspection forms, etc.) for good documentation practices (GDP) and ensure proper storage (Time Span: 1 day)5. Finished Product Inspection· Tasks and Activitieso Completes product audit checklist for finished goods itemso Releases finished goods items for shipping / storageo Maintains all finished goods release / certification documentation· Accountability (Output)o Completes all required daily finished goods releases (Time Span: 1 day)6. Continuous Improvement· Tasks and Activitieso Acts as primary point of contact; identifies challenges, inefficiencies, or areas of opportunity and communicates them to the managero Proposes solutions to address identified challenges, inefficiencies, and areas of opportunityo Participates and provides feedback and ideas in problem solving meetings as requiredo Implements process improvements according to plan developed by the managero Attends and provides feedback in after-action reviews following the implementation of process improvement projectso Acts as primary point of contact/project manager for improvement projects as designated by managero Develops timelines for project plan and execution in collaboration with manager and production teamo Manages projects and timelines up to 6 months in length· Accountability (Output)o Leads team to implement process improvement plans as assigned by manager (Time Span: Up to 6 months)o Provides candid, honest, constructive feedback during brainstorming and after-action review meetings (Time Span: Up to 3 months)o Creates, manages, and updates timeline for all improvement projects in designated area to keep projects on track (Time Span: Up to 6 months)7. Inventory Management· Tasks and Activitieso Performs and verifies transactions in ERP system (SAP) accuratelyo Spot audits material identification in all production areaso Spot audits physical quantities vs SAP quantitieso Periodically reviews bin locations for accuracy and location (set in place)o Assesses and communicates storage bin size adequacy or lack thereof· Accountability (Output)o Complete a minimum of one (1) spot audit daily (Time Span: 1 day)8. Training and Personal Development· Tasks and Activitieso Completes annual self-evaluation review on timeo During annual review, clearly articulates goals for upcoming quarter to mangero Completes goals