Lead Quality Technician (1007)

Davita Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Grand Rapids is seeking an Extrusion Quality Lead to oversee the quality operations. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in quality assurance, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing quality oversight, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong data and computer skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize quality operations in extrusion.
• Lead and mentor quality technicians.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in the production area.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Team Leading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Extrusion Quality Lead

Schedule: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

The Extrusion Quality Lead is a senior member of the quality team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing quality operations. This role requires expertise in all aspects of the extrusion quality process, ensuring efficiency, high-quality standards, and effective leadership. In addition to performing the responsibilities of the Extrusion Quality Technician, the Extrusion Quality Lead has the capability to lead and fill in for the Quality Manager as necessary, set examples in the quality lab and on the production floor, assist in coaching/mentoring the other quality technicians, help train all new/incoming extrusion quality technicians, and complete all Standard Work daily as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The Extrusion Quality Lead is responsible for fulfilling all duties of the Extrusion Quality Technician, in addition to the tasks specific to the Lead position. This role not only requires you to acquire the skills necessary to become an invaluable team member but also to mentor and teach these skills to other quality employees as they progress through their training.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe work environment by following all Pregis safety procedures and protocols.


• Adhere to PPE, BRC, and GMP policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.


• Identify and report any safety hazards or food safety concerns.


• Assist Quality Manager as needed with implementation and auditing of food safety programs.

Work Area Organization & Housekeeping

• Sweep and organize the work area to ensure a clean and safe working environment.


• Ensure tools and materials are stored correctly to improve efficiency and prevent damage and contamination.


• Assist with Quality Lab testing material inventory (i.e. Dyne Pens) and notify the Quality Manager or Buyer when additional inventory is needed.

Quality Assurance & Process Control:

• Assist with quality control inspections, audits and internal quality investigations as directed by the QA Manager.


• Assist with customer complaint investigations as directed by the QA Manager (pulling/reviewing retain samples, reviewing QA testing records, reviewing Hold Log records).


• Provide coaching/training for QA Techs as needed or as additional testing equipment processes are added/changed.


• Provide initial on-boarding training for all new hires to the BFO Extrusion QA Lab.


• Review and revise Work Instructions as needed and assist the QA Manager with the creation of Work Instructions for new equipment or new testing processes.


• Help maintain and revise as necessary the Standard Work document for BFO Extrusion QA Lab.


• Assist the QA Manager with ensuring that all testing files and QA logs are properly maintained and completed.

Leadership & Management:

• Manage and fill in for the QA Manager as needed, providing leadership and direction to the team.


• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, efficiency, and adherence to safety protocols.


• Complete Leader Standard Work as assigned by the QA Manager.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.


• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions including basic mathematical skills.


• Works successfully independently and collaboratively across teams.


• Excellent data and computer skills.


• Problem Solving / Analytical thinking.


• Team leading/coaching in quality related scenarios.


• Organizational Skills.


• Time Management.


• Customer/Client Focus.


• Collaboration / Team Player.


• Report/Procedure Reading and Writing.


• Problem Solving.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or credentialed equivalent.

• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Position Type

• Full time.


• Overtime expected per business demand.

Physical Requirements

This position will require a blend of sitting, walking, standing. May require the ability toability to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 30lbs, and endure elevated temperature levels.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

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