Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician

South Point, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Team as a Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician.

Summary

The Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician is a specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HWIs overall business performance by coordinating and leading the daily workflow of tasks executed by technicians in the quality conjunction with the Mgr Facility Quality Assurance the Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring all quality programs are in place and being adhered to including product inspection & testing customer complaint and internal nonconformance investigation and corrective action internal quality system audits document and records control product releasedisposition and lab equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assisting and acting as back up for the Mgr Facility Quality Assurance in the following tasks - leading developing and coaching other Facility QA Technicians; supporting non-conformance investigations and correctivepreventive actions leadingsupporting internal quality system audits supporting external quality system audit reviews maintaining documents and records maintaining lab equipment and acting as back up for QA technicians with daily tasks such as press checks final inspections and finished goods testing.
Conducting assigned laboratory research to devleop new or improved products/processes/methods including documentaiton and reporting.
Planning listing and assisting plant and/or field trials and evaluating product properties or methods including doucmentaiotn and reporting
Maintaining quality control inspection/testing database and assuring all data is entered correctly; reviewing validating and analyzing daily quality assurance testing results and supporting product disposition as appropriate; preparing reports as required; monitoring trends in data and escalating problem patterns to management.
Monitoring raw material and finished goods data and making decisions within established guidelines on batch formula adjustments. Ensuring any adjustments are reported/distributed in a timely manner.
Utilizing continuous improvement methodology to lead daily/weekly tier meetings in the quality lab as well as participating in other site tier meetings conduct process related quality observations (Process Quality Gemba process) and audits and continuous improvement initiatives insupport of the plant quality management system.

Requirements:

Requires High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent with proven competnecy in math and sciences required; one (1) to two (2) years minimum of college education or technical training with demonstrated competence in math and science prefered.
One (1) - three (3) years of experience in a flexible manufacturing environment quality inspection/testing role preferred; experiences in refractories/ceramics (or similar) manufacturing operation strongly preferred.
Prior training and certification in quality related functions such as auditng a plus.
Requires computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Requires excellent organizational skills with accurate and precise attedntion to detail.
Requires strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of refractory products and processes a plus
Strong team player with the ability to teach others (coaching) and communicate effectively with all levels of the site organization
Experience with Oracle ERP system a plus

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel reaching with hands/arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling; less than 1/3 of time standing walking sitting talking or hearing tasting.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time
Vision: Requires accurate close distance color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time exposed to wet or humid conditions working near moving mechanical parts exposed to extreme heat or cold or at risk of vibration; les than 1/3 of time in and office setting with limited exposure working in high precarious places exposed to fumes airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals exposed to outdoor weather conditions at risk of electrical shock working with explosives or at risk of radiation.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.

Required Experience:

DescriptionHWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Team as a Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician.SummaryThe Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician is a specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HWIs overall business performance by coordinating and leadi...

Description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Quality Team as a Lead Facility Quality Assurance Technician.

Summary

Responsibilities

Assisting and acting as back up for the Mgr Facility Quality Assurance in the following tasks - leading developing and coaching other Facility QA Technicians; supporting non-conformance investigations and correctivepreventive actions leadingsupporting internal quality system audits supporting external quality system audit reviews maintaining documents and records maintaining lab equipment and acting as back up for QA technicians with daily tasks such as press checks final inspections and finished goods testing.
Conducting assigned laboratory research to devleop new or improved products/processes/methods including documentaiton and reporting.
Planning listing and assisting plant and/or field trials and evaluating product properties or methods including doucmentaiotn and reporting
Maintaining quality control inspection/testing database and assuring all data is entered correctly; reviewing validating and analyzing daily quality assurance testing results and supporting product disposition as appropriate; preparing reports as required; monitoring trends in data and escalating problem patterns to management.
Monitoring raw material and finished goods data and making decisions within established guidelines on batch formula adjustments. Ensuring any adjustments are reported/distributed in a timely manner.
Utilizing continuous improvement methodology to lead daily/weekly tier meetings in the quality lab as well as participating in other site tier meetings conduct process related quality observations (Process Quality Gemba process) and audits and continuous improvement initiatives insupport of the plant quality management system.

Requirements:

Requires High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent with proven competnecy in math and sciences required; one (1) to two (2) years minimum of college education or technical training with demonstrated competence in math and science prefered.
One (1) - three (3) years of experience in a flexible manufacturing environment quality inspection/testing role preferred; experiences in refractories/ceramics (or similar) manufacturing operation strongly preferred.
Prior training and certification in quality related functions such as auditng a plus.
Requires computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Requires excellent organizational skills with accurate and precise attedntion to detail.
Requires strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of refractory products and processes a plus
Strong team player with the ability to teach others (coaching) and communicate effectively with all levels of the site organization
Experience with Oracle ERP system a plus

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel reaching with hands/arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling; less than 1/3 of time standing walking sitting talking or hearing tasting.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time
Vision: Requires accurate close distance color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time exposed to wet or humid conditions working near moving mechanical parts exposed to extreme heat or cold or at risk of vibration; les than 1/3 of time in and office setting with limited exposure working in high precarious places exposed to fumes airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals exposed to outdoor weather conditions at risk of electrical shock working with explosives or at risk of radiation.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Quality Assurance
Coordinate Measuring Machine
Food Industry
Food Safety Experience
ISO 9001
Math
Food Processing
Quality Control
cGMP
QA/QC
HACCP
Manufacturing

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Calderys Group

HWI, a member of Calderys HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually ever ... View more

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