Quality Control Labaratory Manager | Washington, MO

REQUIREMENTS Three to five years' experience in quality assurance/manufacturing environment B. S. degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferred POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Proficient in use of statistical analysis tools.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience leading a team through change. Excellent technical communication skills. Ability to interpret product specifications and drawings. Ability to interpret testing procedures and develop test reports based on findings. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data. Ability to articulate issues clearly to both technical and non-technical team members. Ability to efficiently

organize and manage multiple priorities Ability and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility. Ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies.

Ability to maintain consistent attendance, arriving on time and prepared for all shifts, meetings, and appointments. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS, AND BEHAVIORS include, but are not limited to, the following: Support of daily manufacturing goals by managing an in-process and final inspection process. Support implementation of strategic plans and implements QA objectives set by QA Coordinator. Supports and sustains a robust QA inspection process. Assists in management of Company's

general compliance with CPSC regulations, ASTM & other federal, state, & agency regulations regarding product safety and labeling requirements.

Audit Excelligence branded and non-Excelligence branded product for appropriate tracking labels; work with vendors to resolve non-compliance. Audit outbound customer shipments for quality; analyze customer complaints & reviews relevant to physical order shipments; partner with Operations and Customer Service to analyze and resolve quality concerns and customer complaints related to outbound customer packages. Assist Product Development team in evaluating new product samples from vendors; assist to resolve/address specific quality concerns.

Develop concise product specifications in conjunction with Product Development for new products. Coordinate on site vendor inspections by Children's Factory and third-party inspection providers Implement relevant procedures pertaining to the Quality Management Systems (QMS) by managing associated processes and procedures. Review quality data (internal and external) and drive feedback to QA team by establishing an effective improvement plan for defects prevention and achieving QDR (quality data review) goals. Participate and support quality related meetings (internal and external) as required Participate and support implementation of quality improvement initiatives Coordinate and support customer related inspection activities on/off-site as required Participate and support internal audits and external periodic QMS audits Maintain and update QA certifications/records.

Escalate any quality concerns or issues in a timely manner Keeps track of QA trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance Lead problem solving teams on and off the manufacturing floor Develop and execute Manufacturing Floor audits Manage internal and external testing activities In office attendance is an essential function of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities: Regular use of PC, laptop, copier, fax, and other general office equipment. Ability to access all areas of the facility to perform essentials functions of the position. Noise level for this environment is low to moderate. Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Children's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, interaction, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Vacation at Hire Clean, Well-Organized, Safe Workspaces First Shift Hours Convenient Commute Times The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated, capable individual who can work independently as well as in a team environment. Previous experience with manufacturing processes is required.

Previous Quality Assurance experience is helpful but will train the right person for this position. Full Job Description: Job Title: Quality Assurance Tech Plant 2 - Gerald Industries Non-Exempt Reports To: Quality Assurance Supervisor/Leader Job Summary The primary focus of the position is auditing in the quality department (Shipping, product audit, process audit, and incoming material

inspection). Education, Training, Skills and Licenses Required - Previous experience with manufacturing processes such as machining and assembly - Experience using quality tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge, etc.

- Ability to read blueprints, engineering specifications, test specifications, and bills of material - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) - Capable of implementing manufacturing process corrective actions. - Excels at written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills - Must embrace change and have a team-oriented personality - Must be able to work independently and multi-task - Previous experience in a quality assurance setting

preferred Essential Functions - Perform all duties required of the shipping audit, product audit, process audit, incoming inspection, and RMA roles as needed.

- Record audit results on a controlled form and in an electronic spreadsheet or database. - Provide immediate and unbiased feedback of audit results to the area lead/supervisor for corrective action and communication to the department. - Present a summary of findings to the Quality Assurance Supervisor daily through the quality team meeting. - Provide a summary of findings to the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Leader monthly through the spreadsheet. - Assist in any corrective, preventative or improvement actions as required.

- Investigate developing quality issues and communicate with Quality Assurance Supervisor/Leader. - Arrange containment and segregation of products affected by a quality problem. - Good attendance is required for this position. Marginal Functions - Assist quality department in duties such as, but not limited to, sorting activities, product testing, and rework activities as needed. - Other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Leader. - Provide feedback on the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions and departmental improvements. Equipment Used - Computer, quality gages, and manufacturing tools.

Work Environment This job operates in a manufacturing environment with no air conditioning and loud machine noises. Employee is required to wear safety glasses at all times. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods at a time, use fingers and hands to feel, handle, grasp or manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with arms above, level with, or below shoulder; the employee is frequently required to bend and twist at the neck and waist, walk, push, pull, lift or move up to 40 pounds; employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities include close, distant, peripheral depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. EEO Statement Standard Machine, DEMA Engineering, Gerald Industries & Viking LLC, are reaffirming that they support a policy of non-discrimination for all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment with these companies will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by Race, Religion, interaction, Age, National Origin, Handicap, Veteran Status, interactionual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Genetic information.

It is the policy of Standard Machine, DEMA Engineering, Gerald Industries, and Viking LLC, that all employees should enjoy a work environment free from discrimination, including any form of harassment. Should you have any questions regarding this statement see Human Resources.

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