Quality Tech

The Quality Tech Supplier Quality position is the lead pointofcontact between the DA operations team and our vendors/ suppliers and is responsible for overall performance and improvements in supplier quality and material quality. This position works within the Distributive Assembly (DA) and Riverside Quality System and uses root cause analysis techniques and trend/ statistical analysis to assist in the continual improvement of the DAs manufacturing processes.

This individual will also assist in solving problems controlling variables and providing candid & accurate feedback that are critical to quality. They will be expected to lead continuous improvement activities and teams focused on improving material quality within the DA.

Organizational Relationship: 

This position will report to the Quality Manager as a member of the Continuous Improvement and Quality Department.

Accountabilities: 

• Request coordinate and track through completion vendor corrective actions
• Develop new metrics and processes to improve material quality (for example: First Pass Yield)
• Able to access and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Able to complete and publish EndofMonth Vendor S Reports
• Audit incoming and inprocess pallets for nonconforming material
• Audit current processes for identification of defects in material goods and process
• Coordinate processing of nonconforming material into quarantine receiving red zone and/or vendor s area
• Maintain accountability over quarantined material and expedite disposition through vendors
• Actively participate in Process Shipping and OutofBox Audits and work towards resolution of open items
• Interacts with Leadership in the identification and resolution of product quality problems
• Frequently interacts with internal and external customers to resolve quality problems
• Coordinate return of defective material to vendors with Materials/Supply group
• Audit and evaluate pallets of nonconforming material and reconcile discrepancies between actual inventory and tally report sheets
• Capture defect data analyze and identify/communicate trends with recommended countermeasures for resolution.
• Coach employees on proper processing of s materials and with proper repair techniques
• Periodically review specifications and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) etc. for accuracy and revisions
• Support Riverside DA employees and Leadership as needed to interpret specifications and solve problems
• Assist with creating quality standards and visual aids and training associates on their intended use
• Participate in Kaizen improvement events especially those focused on quality
• Generate modify and complete Standard Operating Sheets (SOS)
• Support Annual Physical Inventories
• Support root cause investigations in collaboration with Quality Technician.
• Perform Pick Cart Audits
• Review and respond to Hour By Hour Supplier related defects being reported.

 Knowledge Skills and Experience: 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office required (Word Excel and PowerPoint) with expertise in Excel preferred
• Ability to apply and interpret basic statistical data
• Must be detailoriented with the ability to discern colors and see defects from arms length away
• Must have the ability to actively initiate lead and participate in problem solving activities as they pertain to supplier quality issues
• Must be able to give candid feedback and report findings of noncompliance to the Riverside Quality System
• Ability to maintain the professional competence knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities
• Able to work under normal supervision and selfpace as required
• Willing to perform basic 5S (housekeeping/organization) steps and maintain the vendor s area and vendor s work cell
• Two years experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• One year of demonstrated exceptional individual performance and/or one year of quality assurance/control desired
• Must be willing to hold self and others accountable to safety and quality policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Possess manual dexterity to perform detailed cosmetic repairs to cabinet components by hand
• Individual and teamlifting as appropriate
• Safely perform stacking and downstacking of various cabinet components to process and quarantine nonconforming material
• A combination of bending reaching squatting/stooping standing and walking for up to nine hours per day
• The ability to operate a manual pallet jack
• The ability to work safely and wear proper PPE which includes but is not limited to: Safety glasses ear plugs taskspecific gloves bump cap or hardhat and steel toed safety shoes
• The ability to work in a hot and/or dusty environment

SHIFTS:

• 1st shift hours: Monday Thursday 5:30 AM 4:00 PM You will normally work this shift however may need to work on Fridays based on company needs.

BENEFITS

• Insurance coverage including medical dental vision life insurance flexible spending accounts wellness programs 401K all effective day 1 of employment plus generous PTO and holidays
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Other benefits offered are dependent upon plant location please check with HR for details

Qualifications :

 Education: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is minimally required

• Must be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to actively initiate lead and participate in problem solving activities
• Minimum 3 years experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Additional Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equalopportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status military status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws.  MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.  It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLCs policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment please contact us at 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime