QC Supervisor (Day Shift)

Midwest Can Company

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

United States, Illinois, Franklin Park

10800 West Belmont Avenue (Show on map)

Aug 16, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: QA/QC Supervisor

Work Location: Franklin Park, IL

Department: Manufacturing

X Full-time Part-Time X Exempt Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises and coordinates activities of quality control technicians engaged in quality assurance and quality control inspection for Blow Molding / Injection Molding plastic products.
Reviews production schedules and work orders and assigns duties to quality technicians according to order priorities in the Quality Department.
Strong production floor presence.
Studies quality control reports to identify product defects and directs quality technicians to make calls to place products on hold, stop production lines, or remove products from hold.
Work with quality technicians, production supervisors, and the engineering team to verify quality products are being produced.
Overseas and supervise inbound and outbound quality inspection processes.
Work with peer quality and production supervisors to oversee and manage supplier quality processes and scorecard outcomes.
Provide quality training to all departments within the manufacturing plant (shipping and receiving/materials and production).
Monitor Franklin Park production lines and conduct periodic Quality Control checks.
Implement improvements to production processes that lead to overall increases in product quality.
Work together with product project leaders to discuss solutions to quality issues.
Satisfy customer expectations about the product's quality.
Complying with ISO accreditation requirements including registration and audits.
Audit materials provided by suppliers to assure quality before incorporation into the product.
Assess the product's quality by testing for a range of features and observing how it performs under stresses such as impact, temperature, humidity, etc.
Investigate causes of quality problems and propose solutions.
Utilize extensive knowledge of the product's inner workings to diagnose problems.
Continue education on newly developing Quality Control techniques.
Document policies, procedures, and standards.
Develop Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) for each product offering.
Participate in new product/process reviews.
Conducts or directs training of new employees in machine operation.
Confers with management and other supervisors to resolve production problems.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensure a safe work environment for all employees through company-directed safety programs, compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements, and promotion of a strong preventative safety culture.
Other related duties as required.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

4+ years of lead or quality supervisory for Blow molding / Injection Molding products.
Prior leadership experience is required.
The preferred candidate will have experience with the structured quality control stage gate process.
Expertise in ISO/TS types of quality systems is required.
The candidate must have demonstrated quality leadership and people management skills and exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Candidate must be able to influence team dynamics regarding quality goals, deliver constructive feedback, and provide quality leadership in a cross-functional environment.
Must have a general knowledge of appropriate manufacturing quality assurance and control methods, processes, and equipment.
Mechanically inclined with the ability to roll up your sleeves to help get the job done.
Strong leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to supervise and manage others, foster open communication, and support an environment of high growth and innovation.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are a must. The candidate must have experience with typical quality gauges and instrumentation plus understand engineering drawings. Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is expected.
Preferred candidate will have experience in Lean/Six Sigma tools and manufacturing techniques.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to convey product information and availability to customers.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Ability to work as a team player.
Willingness to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

Will sit, stand, or walk distances for up to 12 hours per day.
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder height and below the waist on a frequent basis.
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards)