Quality Control Manager - All Weather Insulated Panels : Job Details

Responsible for supervising the Quality program and QC employees in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in quality control methods, equipment, operating procedures,s and working conditions.

Essential Functions

Assists in developing standards or operating procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation and formulates and maintains quality assurance objectives to maximize product reliability.

Works closely with internal departments to resolve in-house and supplier quality problems. Investigate root causes of field quality issues, and recommend and implement effective corrective action as required.

Maintains and manages production and quality records for evaluation and traceability.

Troubleshoots production and quality issues on the production floor and provides technical assistance in addition to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Leads external facility audits to ensure facility and procedures are in compliance with third-party inspections.

Assists QC Technician on the production line as necessary.

Assists Divisional Quality Manager with assigned duties as necessary.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Makes employment recommendations to the Plant Manager and Divisional Quality Manager. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.

Accomplish QC staff results by communicating job expectations: planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

Balance safety, quality, productivity, cos,t and morale to achieve positive results in all responsible areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.

Manage departmental performance measures, including employee training, and provide regular progress reports to the plant manager.

Work with production to ensure that only products that meet the AWIP quality standards leave the plant.

Enforce quality controls and procedures that are performed correctly, timely, and documented completely.

Completes training by supervisor.

Complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the manufacturing process means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Solid verbal and written communication skills are required.

Proven leadership qualities and skills with the desire to teach and mentor staff.

Attention to detail and commitment to managing problems through resolution.

Troubleshooting.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Must work well in a fast-paced environment with dynamic requirements and priorities.

Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and computer applications.

Education and Experience

5+ years of Quality Control Experience

Minimum of five years experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience and manufacturing experience.

1-2 years' experience managing a team.

Require QA/QC certification depending on a specific project.

Must be able to use tools, equipment, machinery, etc.

Must have good mathematics skills, the ability to accurately use a tape measure, and be knowledgeable in both US and metric measurement systems.

Must be able to effectively use a computer and have intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and email and basic proficiency in the rest of MS Office.

Ability to take detailed clear photographs documenting quality.

The POSITION is a member of the AWIP Compliance Team. The Compliance Team is responsible for the following:

Responsible for Product Compliance and maintaining compliance systems to ISO 37301 standard.

Collaboratively review change requests, gather monthly reporting information, prepare for audits, deal with NCR's, and identify areas of concern about compliance.

Maintain compliance with regulations and third-party approvals.

Create and maintain the Product Compliance Register (PCR).

Monitor product performance.

Ensure the different functional departments are prepared for audits.

Aid the different functional departments in resolving non-conformances.

Ensure no unsubstantiated claims are being made on the Company's products.