Quality Assurance Inspector

Position Purpose: Provide guidance, direction, and coordination of work to the Quality Control staff to ensure continuous production and distribution of products consistent with established standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Operational Quality Manager in coordinating and executing objectives throughout the company in cooperation with other Lead Quality Inspectors to maximize product quality and operating system efficiency/effectiveness to minimize costs.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of Quality Inspectors engaged in the evaluation of goods.
• Perform all the functional duties and responsibilities of the Quality Inspector. • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders and other records and reports, in order to determine resource requirements.
• Review data and documentation for accuracy and correctness and ensure processing is performed within established time expectations.
• Analyze statistical data to determine adequacy of present standards and establish quality plans. This includes analysis of current inspection methods and sample plans.
• Assist in the oversight of nonconforming product during the production stage.
• Ensure all in-process and start-up requirements are met with respect to LRP and usage decision, consult with Operational Quality Manager for discrepancies.
• Prepare necessary quality and safety reports.
• Consult with management and staff to address work related issues/complaints with support of Operational Quality Manager and Quality Engineer. • Observe work performed by Quality Inspectors to ensure staff conforms to quality system standards.
• Participate in investigations regarding customer complaints.
• Utilize problem solving techniques to reduce internal and external failures.
• Provide training as needed for the QC department.
• Executes specific responsibilities as defined within the company quality system.
• Supports and maintains all policies of the company including but not limited to applicable FDA regulatory and ISO requirements, Health and Safety Requirements and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure they maintain or exceed company and/or department performance expectations.
• Provide feedback and performance information to Quality Managers to assist in their preparation of Performance Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Highschool Diploma required - Associate Degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience with one of those years in a leadership role.
• Must be able to perform all quality inspector functional job responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs, and other techniques to maximize effectiveness.
• Knowledge of inspection tools, use, and maintenance of those tools required.
• Must be self-directed and demonstrate skills in planning and organized