Quality Inspection Supervisor

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tech Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality/Inspection Manager in the San Jose, CA area to lead QA programs in a manufacturing setting. You will drive inspection planning, process improvements, and cross-functional coordination to deliver quality products on schedule.

The role requires 5–10 years in quality and inspection management, with a proven track record in QA, ISO compliance, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of progressive operational and management experience in the Quality and Inspection function.
• Proven track record in the management of quality assurance and inspection.
• Relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 DMAIC or PDCA methodologies.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility with Engineering and Maintenance.
• Assess employee performance and conduct performance reviews; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coach and develop personnel to upgrade skills for current and future requirements.
• Measure and manage productivity and resource allocation, including overtime control.
• Review inspection procedures to optimize outputs and efficiency.
• Interface with other departments to optimize production and process improvement.
• Work toward safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification compliance.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance.
• Be a team player and perform related duties.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection management

DMAIC/PDCA

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 reduction
• ISO9001:2008 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 assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED

• 5 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

DESIRED

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 haring are necessary for effective communication with clients, vendors, management, and other employees

Vision

• Corrected 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.