Quality Control Manager

INX International Ink Co.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

INX International Ink Co. is seeking a Quality Control Manager for their Edwardsville, KS facility. The successful candidate will oversee the Quality Control program, directing technicians and coordinating quality assurance activities to ensure product standards.

This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, previous experience in laboratory work, and a passion for quality assurance. INX offers competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year certificate or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory and laboratory experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate math and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and institute new test procedures.
• Assign responsibilities to QC technicians.
• Conduct laboratory tests and analyze results.
• Plan and promote training activities related to quality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Leadership skills

Math and analytical skills

Efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

3 to 6 months related experience

Job description

Company Description

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We're globally recognized for our innovation, and we're A Great Place to Work-Certified company!

INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.

We're actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Control Manager to work our Edwardsville, KS facility. This individual will direct, coordinate, and plan the activities of the Quality Control program and the related work force involved in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods to ensure continuous production of product consistent with established standards, serving as leave person for a group of employees, normally to a maximum of 15 employees. Communicates procedures to all subordinates, assuring that they are understood and implemented when applicable. You will be responsible to:

• Developand institutenew test procedures, documentation, and policies for QC and for proper training of all QC technicians.
• Assignresponsibilities and specific work or functional activities to QC technicians, and schedules flow in conjunction with Branch and Customer requests.
• Developand analyzestatistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulateand maintainQC objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Directworkers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Conductlaboratory tests independently, interprets results, makes and oversees additions or product currently in-process
• Compileand analyzetest information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Conferwith scientists or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• Recommendmeasures to improve testing procedures and use of equipment.Maintains time and testing records
• Responsible for obtaining and disseminating technical knowledge of raw materials, finished products, processes, and equipment useful to QC to obtain desired objectives.
• Responsible for assuring proper care and maintenance is being performed on all lab equipment and instruments
• Plan, promote, and organizetraining activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Participateor directresolution of any QC problem encountered by customers and investigate complaints on existing products

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Have one year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous laboratory experience
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Possess good math and analytical skills.

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:

• Previous experience within the Ink Industry

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.