Quality Inspection Supervisor

Quality And Inspection Supervisor Establish and maintain safe working environment Develop and plan inspections by setting priority and assigning appropriate skill level to produce a quality product in spec and on time Implement processes to improve ability to inspect product, with consistent and appropriate results in relation to requirements Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and objectives. Facilitate the flow of fact-based information Continuous improvement activity using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control (DMAIC) methodology or Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Ensure timely maintenance is performed and proper records are maintained Assess employee performance, provide frequent constructive feedback to employees, and conduct performance reviews. Implement corrective and disciplinary action as warranted Identify and implement necessary personnel coaching, training and development to upgrade and maintain employee skill levels to keep pace with current and future company requirements. Measure and manage productivity and the allocation of resources, including the control of overtime and hiring of personnel Review inspection procedures to ensure optimum output from resources, employee relations Maintain effective interface with other operations supervisors and other departments (i.e., Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Service) to optimize production and process improvement activity Work to continuously improve in all areas such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductionISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance Safety and OSHA compliance Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers Performs other related duties assigned5 to 10 years of progressive operational and management experience in the Quality and Inspection function Relevant industry experience Proven track record in the management of quality assurance and inspection Someone who proactively addresses concerns and potential issues prior to them negatively impacting business Someone who is personally committed to owning the outcome of identified results with a proven record of success and ownership when achieving goals A strong initiative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team A problem solver with a solution focused mindset Sitting/Standing/Walking Approximately 50% is spent seated at a desk, working on the telephone or at a computer terminal Approximately 50% is spent bending, squatting, standing, or moving about the work area Speaking/Hearing Ability to speak read and write English fluently Clear diction, correct grammar and acute hearing are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees VisionCorrected vision close to 20/20 is necessary to effectively use computer screens, read reports and responding to correspondence and emails Working conditions are normal for an office/manufacturing environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.