Inspector - QC Vendor-NL Quality Control

Kdc/one Northern Labs; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Quality Control Inspector-Vendor to ensure that all components used in production meet specification and to support ongoing vendor quality improvement. The role is an individual contributor within the Quality Control department, reporting to the Supplier Quality Engineer, with responsibilities that touch production, testing, and documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong English skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English at high school level.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Trained on job; self-motivated with continuous improvement focus.
• Prior experience in a quality function is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on components used in production.
• Maintain master samples and inspection files.
• Coordinate testing to qualify new components.
• Process non-conforming product forms to document vendor quality issues.
• Check and release certified raws off COA comparison.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Self-motivated

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

English literacy at high school level

Tools

Caliper

Torque tester

Utility knife

Job description

Inspector - QC Vendor-NL Quality Control

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector-Vendor

Reports To: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job category: Individual contributor Management

Division: Scented & Living Solutions

Department: Quality Control

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Description / Scope / Mission

Support facility operations to ensure all components used in manufacturing meet specification. Assist in identifying and resolving vendor quality issues. Document and communicate quality issues to production management and Lab Coordinator to improve vendor performance and personnel training.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Conduct inspections on components used in production.
• Maintain master samples and component inspection files
• Formalize inspection files into controlled document database.
• Coordinate and/or conduct any testing necessary to qualify new components.
• Process non-conforming product forms as necessary to document vendor quality issues
• Check and release certified raws off COA comparison.
• Perform other duties as required and requested by supervisor.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES:

None.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma, HSED, or equivalent experience.
• Able to read, write and speak English language at the high school (12 th Grade) level.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Trained on job.
• Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
• Prior experience in a quality function is a plus.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• None.

Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

• Sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell up to 1/3 of the time.

Reach above shoulders; talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time.

• Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force exerted up to 2/3 and more of the time.
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Utility knife up to 1/3 of the time.
• Torque tester 1/3 of the time.
• Caliper 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

Safety glasses and steel toe shoes required.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America