Quality Control Leader

In this pivotal role, you will support the QC Supervisor to ensure seamless, compliant, and efficient operations in the Quality Control department.

You will directly manage and closely assist quality inspectors in all areas, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Assist the QC Manager in building a team of competent quality inspectors to achieve consistent compliance and timely execution of tasks.

Monitor and control daily activities of quality inspection, testing, documentation review, and carry out QC tasks/inspections when required to support the team.

Responsible for Safety, accountable for adherence to procedures, quality, and schedules on assigned shifts; promote effective team member/company relations to enhance team engagement, customer service, and company profits.

Essential Dutles and Responsibilities:

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• Supervise shift personnel in the quality control department consistent with high safety and quality standards.">
• Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor in conjunction with quality standards with the appropriate engineering support from Quality Engineering functions.">
• Maintain close observation of quality requirements to keep quality management informed of status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule/staffing requirements.">
• Promote and support site initiatives including quality safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret and apply all policies, practices, and procedures among plant team members.">
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate team members and encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety, and efficiency.">
• Routinely evaluate team member performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel team members for performance, attendance, and behavior. Participate in the resolution of team members' relations issues.">
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each team member has worked.">
• Works independently to identify Quality issues, initiate nonconformance reports, and recommend corrective actions">
• Determine product acceptability by performing various types of inspections and measurements utilizing varying laboratory equipment and taking care of valid calibration (internal and external)">
• Create, utilize, and maintain testing result forms">
• Develop sampling plans and activities, as required">
• Authoring of quality notifications such as deviations and OOS (visual and dimensional)">
• Support review of batch production records and perform review, approval, and release of product and materials within the inventory management/ERP system">
• Ensures compliance with quality system documents, cGMPs, ISO standards and FDA regulations">
• Work with technical staff in performing root cause failure analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence">
• Manage the team's performance, conduct performance 1 to 1's, support recruitment, training and development plans while addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner">
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate">
• Ensure that the QC inspection conducted are performed according to relevant procedures and data reported in compliance with data integrity principles">
• Act as a central point of communication for all departments in respect to product quality issues on the shop floor and ensure that these are escalated appropriately">

Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Engineering preferred

Minimum 5 years Previous experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control required

Experience in FDA regulated environment, pertinent to ISO 13485 preferred

Familiar and proficient with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Master-control, SAP

Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times

Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and strive to create a culture of equality and respect.

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week, with some overtime as needed.

The employee must be able to maintain concentration and visual acuity on tasks for extended periods.

The employee must perform visual inspection of product, color standards, raw materials, and graphics.

Required to work 40 hours a week and some overtime.