Supervisor, Quality Control

Nichiha; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha Macon plant is seeking a quality-focused professional to support QC/QA activities on the production line. You will participate in defect analysis, root-cause investigations, and approvals of QC and associated paperwork to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities include assisting with quarterly audits, QC trials, and weight checks; training team members; maintaining calibration records; and stepping in for QC operators when needed. Expected adherence to safety and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associates degree or equivalent experience accepted.
• Proven track record in quality improvement and manufacturing QA/QC.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant with machinery, equipment or materials.
• Experience in R&D in QC/QA and visual inspections.
• Knowledge of math, cost accounting and feasibility studies is helpful.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic software tools.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of product defects and root cause analysis.
• Inspect production line and correct issues; approve QC and paperwork.
• Assist with periodic inventory audits (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Assist with QC/production trials and weight checks.
• Maintain QC supplies and test instruments; track calibrations.
• Train QC team members and production operators on checks and tolerances.
• Fill in for QC operators during PTO or short-staffed periods.
• Operate forklift when required; prepare SOPs; report issues to QC Manager.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure quality and efficiency.

Skills

Quality improvement

R&D in QC/QA

Manufacturing experience

Basic math skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team training

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Macon - Plant 2
3150 Avondale Mill Road
Macon, GA 31216, USA

Macon - Plant 2
3150 Avondale Mill Road
Macon, GA 31216, USA

• Acquires knowledge of product defects and root cause analysis
• Acquires knowledge of calculating pass rates
• Inspects production line and corrects if there are any issues
• Inspects and approve QC and production paperwork
• Assists with periodic physical inventory audits (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Assist with QC / production trials (weight checks, box weight, mixer checks, etc.)
• Maintains QC supplies
• Maintains QC test instruments and assists with calibrations and calibration tracking
• Trains QC team members and production operators on QC checks and tolerances
• Fill in for QC operators during PTO or short-staffed
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Prepares SOPs
• Reports quality issues to QC Manager
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but Associates degree and / or equivalent years of experience
• Proven track record in quality improvement
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience of R&D in QC or QA
• Experience in a manufacturing plant such as machinery, equipment, material or construction manufacturer
• Quality control and / or quality assurance experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a must
• Knowledge of cost accounting, invest planning and feasibility study
• Experience of paint color matching
• Experience of visual inspections

SAFETY:

• Understands and follow all safety procedures.
  • Current on all safety trainings.
  • Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat or bump cap)
• Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Complete all required General Plant Safety Training as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Must be able to go up and down steps and ladders multiple times a day.
• Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy.
• Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures.

BEHAVIORS:

• Safety
  • Holds Self and Others accountable
  • Contributes to "The Nichiha Way"
  • Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
• Cooperation
  • Team Player
  • Treats others with respect
  • Helps others
  • Communicates effectively
  • Thinks of team before self
• Personal Awareness
  • Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • Open to constructive feedback
  • Actively seeks ways to develop
• Knowledge and Problem Solving
  • Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • Offers pragmatic solutions
  • Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
• Imitative and Productivity
  • Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • Questions current status for improvements

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