POSITION: Steel Quality Control Manager
DAY SHIFT:Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm (OT as needed)
PAY RATE: $103000 $114000 DOE with Full Benefits Package
LOCATION: West Fargo ND
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality Control Manager will ensure that products we manufacture meet all quality standards and regulatory requirements as stated in our Quality Management System (QMS) while maintaining the highest levels of operational efficiency. This role will require leadership problemsolving and communication skills to effectively manage the quality control team and collaborate with other departments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
- Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
- Supervise and provide leadership for the Quality Control (QC) Inspectors.
- Oversee the daily operations of the quality control department including managing a team of quality control inspectors and technicians.
- Follow all necessary TNS Document System procedures and processes.
- Capable of performing inspections tests and audits of products materials and production processes to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
- Oversee the daytoday quality activities in order to develop manage communicate implement and maintain site and KPIs and objectives.
- Responsible for recording NonConformances Corrective Actions & Preventative Actions into the NC/CAPA database.
- Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) and similar documents for required information upon receipt of materials.
- Oversee inspection procedures ensuring products meet internal and external quality standards including regulatory and safety compliance.
- Maintain and update the quality control documentation and records for traceability and auditing purposes.
- Address qualityrelated issues on the production floor quickly identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions.
- Manage the proper storage and handling of quality control equipment tools and materials.
- Evaluate calibration and nondestructive testing (NDT) suppliers for appropriate qualifications.
- Create service requests (similar to a purchase order) for calibration and NDT suppliers that clearly state requirements to maintain acceptable quality.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects improve production efficiency and optimize overall product quality.
- Ensure that all equipment calibration/verification certificates and/or logs are current.
- Document and segregate nonconforming material and workmanship.
- Record NonConformances Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions into the SharePoint Quality Database.
- Able to apply problem solving techniques and/or root cause analysis.
- Review NonConformances Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions with Site Management to identify and implement continuous improvement.
- Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) and similar documents for required information upon receipt of materials.
- Maintain calibration and verification of tools and measuring equipment.
- Able to obtain and maintain AWS CWI and applicable certification.
- Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) are current and in place for projects.
- Supervise and/or conduct Welder Qualification Test Reports (WQTR) to AWS and/or ASME.
- Maintain the Welder Continuity Log.
- Organize and record quality related training activities.
- Represent the company as needed on field issues requiring investigation and decisions associated with product quality and conformance.
- Able to work flexible schedules and overtime or weekends when needed.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND QUALITIES
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problemsolving skills.
- Previous welding inspection preferred.
- Applicable standards knowledge such as: AWS ASME
- Proficient in blueprint/drawing reading.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint) and experience with quality management systems.
- Leadership to motivate coworkers to perform quality workmanship.
- Strong ability to interact in a crossfunctional environment.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and areas of responsibility.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- AWS Certified Weld Inspector (within 12 years of employment).
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in quality control with at least 12 years in a supervisory or leadership role in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality standards regulatory requirements and inspection techniques.
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