Quality Supervisor

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 9000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the quality of incoming raw materials and 3rd party products purchased quality of assembled products and the quality of outgoing shipments for the products produced 3rd party sourced and shipped by AFL. This role will work with Materials Management and Manufacturing Management to improve incoming quality in-process quality and outgoing shipment quality. The role will involve some incoming inspection and verification by auditing of incoming materials and outgoing product shipments. The position will have administrative responsibility preparing staff schedules based upon production demands developing skills and coordinating the necessary training of staff and reviewing approving and monitoring time and attendance of inspection staff. The individual selected must demonstrate strong growth potential and will support essential auditing problem-solving and continuous improvement activities. The position requires excellent organizational and people skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming inspection/audit of raw materials and/or 3rd party products. Work with Materials Management on continuously improving incoming quality parts/systems from our suppliers
• Perform the necessary audits of our suppliers rather than detailed incoming inspection of the parts. Process needs to be focused on audits not on individual inspections. New suppliers new revisions and/or new parts must be on a qualification program then switched to audit only
• Perform audits of outgoing products/shipments. Process must be to perform audits to improve shipping quality.
• Schedule & maintain records that support calibration of the equipment in the facility that meets the requirements of the QMS. Work directly with Manufacturing Management to ensure equipment is in calibration at all times
• Per the QMS system create monitor and follow up with SCARs and CAPAs with suppliers shipping quality findings and in process audits.
• Be more of a leader in the operation for utilizing proper Quality/QMS procedures
• Keep track of and follow through with resolution of RMAs. Maintain records of RMAs by month with CAPAs as required for each incidence
• Work directly with Manufacturing Management on implementation of SPC in the manufacturing process
• Produce monthly metrics for NCMRs RMAs quality process audits shipping audits SCARs & CAPAs as well as others at the discretion of the Quality Manager.
• Maintain 6S in work area
• Completes tasks in a timely manner
• Complete required ERP/Computer transaction & reports

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and innovative problem-solving skills must be a critical thinker
• Proactive work ethic ability to juggle priorities multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize prioritize and mange tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred equivalent experience will be considered
• 2-5 years of working experience in manufacturing related industries.
• Quality specific training preferred
• Basic computer skills; must be proficient in MS word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to analyze possible solutions for recurring problems and communicate these issues with the appropriate personnel
• Good written and verbal English communication skills required

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Required Experience:

Manager