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Plastics Quality Supervisor

Intralox, L.L.C. Quality Department has an opening for a Plastics Quality Supervisor in our Hammond facility. This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed. The Quality Supervisor will plan, organize, and coordinate the plant's quality activities in alignment with the vision of the Quality Leadership Team. This position will report to the Quality Supervisor of Harahan Plastics.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox's conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.

Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of the Plastics Quality Technical team in our Hammond, LA, Plastics manufacturing plant
• Work with the Quality leadership team to define the goals and priorities for the Intralox Quality team
• Develop the product and process knowledge and continually improve the work performance of the quality engineers, specialists, technicians and inspectors
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of quality drawings, specifications, control plans, statistical methods of process control, and the Quality procedures for Plastics manufacturing
• Build and maintain an audit program that ensures compliance to the quality system processes and procedures
• Ensure that specifications, standard processes, and operations are being maintained and that due care in the manufacture of the product is being sustained
• Drive continuous improvement as outlined in the Laitram Business Philosophy and Quality team practices

Requirements

• Combination of a bachelor's degree or higher education in a technical field (fields of mechanics, information technology, mathematics, science, management, etc.) and 3+ years of work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding OR 7+ years of work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding
• Proficiency in basic and advanced computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SigmaXL, InfinityQS, etc.)
• Basic understanding of the following: quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, engineering processes, best practices in quality assurance and control, and change management
• Ability to transfer knowledge well, and simplify complexity when communicating on all levels
• Must be extremely organized, detail oriented with a high attention to accuracy and details and can handle multiple tasks
• Have the ability to work with all departments to ensure effective teamwork, to maintain proper equipment, and motivate personnel to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the system
• Demonstration of sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Up-to-date professional quality certifications (ASQ, QAI, CSSC, etc.)
• Prior supervisory or Lead experience in a manufacturing facility
• Passion for learning and growth with ability to manage own tasks and meet goals and objectives with little supervision
• Strong analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of making consistent, logical, and objective decisions using good judgment
• Ability to assume good intentions and exhibit trust in workplace relationships