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We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Supervisor/Manager to lead our QC Department . The Quality Control Supervisor/Manager understands the customer's needs and requirements and ensures our products meet industry quality standards . This position is accountable for our Quality System and provides the leadership necessary to lead our quality directive throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in fastener manufacturing.
To be successful as our Quality Control Supervisor/Manager, you should have excellent communication and listening skills, with strong observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You should be familiar with the implementation and maintaining of ISO9001 and ISO 17025 Accreditations.
Devising, improving, and reviewing new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
Setting the requirements for raw materials and gages from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
Supervising inspectors, technicians, and other staff members and providing guidance.
Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
Gaining feedback from the clients, attending meetings, submitting reports, and assisting external auditors and inspectors.
Quality Control Manager Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational, and leadership skills.
In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures
Direct and coordinate testing of finished and semi-finished sample specimens to determine if metallurgical, physical properties and dimensional features meet manufacturing specifications.
Assign personnel to specific work assignments.
Review test reports to determine if physical characteristics of sample specimens meet metallurgical specifications and quality control standards.
Investigate causes of defective material and advise supervisory personnel of the production departments or sublet vendors responsible for processing defects.
Determine disposition of substandard material, according the established precedent or upon approval of superior, such as downgrading, reprocessing or scrapping of material.
Advises metallurgical personnel on problems involving quality control and testing techniques, methods and on application of metallurgical specifications to metal products.
Investigate causes of erroneous testing and issue corrective action notices.
Participate in the selection of laboratory/inspection staff.
Responsible for ensuring all laboratory practices and policies documented in the Quality Control Manual and Quality Control Procedures are adhered to.
Experience with internal and external auditing.
Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of all laboratory testing equipment, as well as documentation.
Responsible for Calibration (internally or externally) of all measuring instruments used in our plant.
Periodic Job Functions:
Provide training and testing of proficiency for all laboratory staff, provides documentation.
Conduct annual performance appraisals of all laboratory staff.
Assist in our A2LA and ISO Certification process.
Additional Duties:
Set a professional example for non-management personnel.
Address all issues with a sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Act in the company's best interest at all times.
Participate in relevant continuing education programs as identified or proposed by executive management.
Comply with all company policies, instructions and directions to fulfill company objectives.
Communication skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Mathematical skills:
Ability to work with ratios, percentages, fractions and proportions.
Reasoning skills
Ability to define and solve problems.
Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions based on those facts.
Managerial Skills:
Ability to delegate.
Ability to evaluate performance.
Ability to motivate others.
Ability to train others.
Specific Requirements:
Ability to use Outside Micrometers, Depth Misc., Calipers, 6” or 12” scale screwdrivers, wrenches pliers and Optical Comparator, dial indicator and snap gages.
Ability to use in-house computer systems.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Company Description
Kerr Lakeside is a leading manufacturer of Domestic Fasteners, Cold Formed Specials and Precision Turned Products.
We offer competitive wages, health/dental benefits, and 401K
Kerr Lakeside is a leading manufacturer of Domestic Fasteners, Cold Formed Specials and Precision Turned Products. We offer competitive wages, health/dental benefits, and 401K
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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