Tech, Quality - Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this is to inspect manufactured products to ensure compliance and conformance to Quality standards.

Monday-Friday occasional weekends as needed 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

· Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines

· Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.

· Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

· Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately

Task

• Inspects products for defects as described by quality standards. Focus is on distinguishing major/minor defect levels within regards to product fit/form/function.
• Identifies and determines products as Pass or Fail based on Quality standards
• Alerts and advises supervision of potentially defective products
• Provides Pass/No-Pass samples for machine sample boards; provides sample parts for shift production meetings
• Communicates daily with supervision and plant personnel to stay informed of current quality concerns
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Conducts product quality audits per shift per machine; quality audits are performed in accordance to procedures
• Assists with developing sampling plans for re-inspection
• Departmental instructions may exist in which case expectations will be described in further detail
• Works with manufacturing to improve efficiency of inspection duties
• Completes the following audit actions in all areas of the plant:



• Changeover & setup approvals
• First piece/last piece approvals
• Process control checks
• GMP/Food Safety audits (lead internal auditor)
• 5S
• Completes Sample Request processing as directed
• Interprets standards and specification from a Quality standpoint
• Set-up and complete Certificates of Analysis as required
• Perform gauge calibration and tracks calibration history
• Performs quality testing using laboratory measuring equipment
• Enters data accurately in Excel or SPC software
• Capable of performing basic statistical data analysis
• Maintains quality reports, including re-inspection/rework results
• Coordinate and manage heldware and rework process
• Participate as a Quality subject matter expert in start-up and qualification processes
• Participates in defining/refining Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan
• Has teamwork ability to lead a functional team in inspection techniques or improvements
• Works with little or no supervision for day to day duties and quality decisions
• Has ability to determine disposition of material by weighing risk against defect levels to protect both customer and business needs
• Has the ability to work on CAPA and can assist in root cause analysis

· Schedule breaks and lunches

• Is backup for the SQF Practitioner

· Mentor and train new employees

• In absence of the Quality Technician-Lead, the roles and responsibilities of this position will be fulfilled as designated, documented, and approved by the Plant Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Must be able to communicate well with others

2.Intermediate Computer Skills

3.Must be able to read, write and speak English

4.Knowledge of Food Safety

5.HACCP Certification required

6.Minimum One (1) year experience with SQF (certification preferred)

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Successful completion of HACCP and SQF Practitioner course is desirable

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• D edicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• W inning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• F ocused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• P eople with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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