Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Columbus, NE - USA
Job Summary
Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Supervisor Quality Assurance tomaintain and improve the quality level of the products produced by Allied Mineral Products Inc. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the quality assurance department which includes reviewing and approving all daily paperwork. The Supervisor Quality Assurance will complete timecards weekly for hourly paid employees which report to this position and order supplies for the Quality Department including testing equipment and chemicals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct the day-to-day supervision of the quality assurance department.
- Support the manufacturing department by ensuring that production is properly sequenced and batches are formulated and checked in a timely manner.
- Supervise the performance of routine quality assurance functions to ensure the following:
- All raw materials received meets specifications which include screen analysis bag weights material identifications etc. Reject or approve as necessary.
- All finished products meet specifications which include screen analysis bag weights product identification moisture content workability etc. Reject or approve for stock as necessary.
- Product quality data is recorded in permanent records and samples of finished products are retained in accordance to Allieds record retention program.
- QA Technicians are keeping their working areas and offices neat clean and organized.
- Supervise the monitoring of production control functions to ensure that standard operating procedures are being followed. Monitor production to ensure the following:
- Inspection of water meter settings Phos acid systems etc. to ensure accurate delivery to mix.
- Observation of batching procedures etc. to ensure that correct materials are being used.
- Inspection of equipment after cleaning to ensure that products will not be contaminated.
- Be responsible for checking all returned products and deciding disposition: rework reblend return to inventory or disposal. This work is to be documented by way of all appropriate paperwork and inventory adjustments.
- Assist in the coordination of activities that involve production QA and R&D. This includes preparation for the manufacture of new products mix changes and process capability studies.
- Work with the Purchasing Department in resolving raw material quality problems and setting of raw material specifications with suppliers.
- Maintain up-to-date records of all current mixes and all finished product specifications. These records are to be reviewed monthly. As appropriate update the file of obsolete mixes.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a complete SPC program.
- Complete the weekly payroll for all hourly employees reporting to QA. This is completed in the computer system
- Order all supplies needed to run the Quality Department. Make certain there is adequate stock of all needed equipment sieves chemicals etc. to run all systems.
- Work with the hourly employees in the QA department and complete yearly evaluations as well as positive and negative action reports when needed.
- Promote quality to all departments and employees.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience in the industry preferred.
- Previous Quality Assurance experience required.
- Prior supervisory experience desired.
- Strong math capabilities required (statistics algebra geometry)
- Must be proficient with MS Office applications; SAP experience a plus
- Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent interpersonal capabilities.
- Must have good organizational and prioritization skills along with attention to detail.
- Must demonstrate a solid approach to problem solving.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with25% annual company contribution
- 401K program
- AnnualProfit Sharing
- Paid Time Off forVacation Sick Days Holidays
- Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision programs
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Leading global manufacturer of monolithic refractory ceramics and precast shapes. Technical experts can recommend products for specific applications