- Champion the Quality Management System (QMS) using the principles of quality management.
- Develop a documented QMS.
- Promote a LEAN culture throughout the shop.
- Know the eight wastes and work to reduce and or eliminate the wastes within the constructs of the Panel Shops business strategy.
- Lead 3S endeavors in quality area and participate in 3S throughout the shop.
- Develop a quality program that provides daily feedback to the production employees.
- Gather data to ascertain losses due to rework.
- Maintain and brief the quality slide(s) in the morning brief as well as conduct short lessons as required.
- Share the responsibility of maintaining and briefing the cost slide(s) in the morning brief with the Panel Shop Manager providing feedback as appropriate
- Notify appropriate customers and management of panel completions weekly.
- Lead and develop quality technician(s).
- Inspect panels reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare with produced goods.
- As part of the QMS develop and maintain a procedure for continual feedback to the engineering team on print red-lines fostering continuous improvement.
- Assign and delegate to quality technicians according to strategic vision.
- Train develop and appropriately document work methods for a competent quality team and production technicians.
- Develop and implement a training program for production employees based on quality metrics obtained to foster continuous improvement in the Panel Shop improving product excellence.
- Coordinate work method updates with engineering responsible.
- Discuss/train work method changes in morning brief.
- Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with requirements.
- Abide by and enforce any implemented tool management program monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements.
- Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
- Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
- Be a leader in safety culture conducting Stop It Drop It & Behavioral Based Safety observations as required to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure procedures are in place to reduce the risk of consumable shortages (i.e. stickers) Provide quality input into all Panel Shop special projects.
- Work with Panel Shop Manager to investigate other standards that make company more competitive in other than traditional environments.
- Participate in shop wide continuous improvement activities.
- Ability to read write and speak English.
- Other Duties as Assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications:
- Proficient/Advanced knowledge of VFDs PLCs and other relevant electronic devices
- Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical work or associate degree required.
- Able to read and comprehend electrical schematics.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and shop standards.
- Be able to use tools such as pliers knives hacksaws wire strippers and other small tools.
- Willing to submit to pre-employment random and for-cause drug screening
- Ability to effectively communicate with management co-workers customers and vendors.
- Must be dependable trustworthy; and possess a positive and productive attitude.
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that includes extended hours.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Passing the companys drug screen.
Satisfactorily pass the background screen.
In coordination with QA/QC Technician and engineering responsible complete work methods that provide continuity for new incoming quality personnel while training.
Develop and maintain a Quality Management System meeting industry standard within the markets we compete.
Must qualify for the Manufacturing Technical Representative (MTR) role within 6 months of being appointed as the QA/QC Technician.
Required Experience:
Manager