What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Manager position at Alene Candles Midwest LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.
The Position
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to manage the Quality Assurance department’s operations including the sampling, inspecting, testing and releasing of incoming raw materials and finished goods. Implement and improve Alene’s quality systems to ensure compliance with the company’s policies and customer requirements.
The Location
We are located a t 8860 Smiths Mill Road, Suite 100, New Albany, OH 43054. This is an onsite position.
Additional Job Details
- Assure site implementation, communication and maintenance of Alene Quality Management System and report on the status of the system to management as required.
- Assure compliance of direct and indirect reports to all safety policies and procedures.
- Assure strict adherence and compliance with all processes and procedures through internal audits and data review.
- Oversee the sampling, inspection, testing and release of finished goods and incoming raw materials and the timely disposition of non-conforming materials.
- Oversee the hiring and training of department personnel with cross training and succession planning as a key focus. Ensure the maintenance of the department cross training matrix recording the training completed and future planned / required training.
- Analyze inspection data to measure, assess and improve product quality and verify compliance to record keeping and throughput requirements.
- Assure the ongoing reduction of product non-conformances using SPC methodology and other tools to improve production efficiencies and reduce waste and rework costs.
- Drive site Corrective Action and non-conformance process to ensure true root cause is identified and effective corrective actions are implemented.
- Review, track and reduce customer complaints through effective CAPA activities.
- Drive the site MRB process to ensure timely disposition of materials.
- Drive implementation of the company’s MRP system within the quality department and work to assist implementation across the site.
- Establish appropriate Quality Assurance goals and develop metrics to effectively measure departmental and quality system results. Distribute quality trend data at periodic intervals. Prepare and present reports for Management review.
- Apply mentoring and coaching skills to motivate and guide employee development and encourage employees’ advancement.
- Develop and review site SOP’s and work with other facilities to standardize processes across sites.
- Revive and maintain the internal audit process.
- Develop the department’s annul budget and manage expenses and purchases accordingly.
- Responsible for the storage and maintenance of the site’s quality records.
- Assure compliance of direct and indirect reports to all safety policies and procedures.
- and verify compliance to record keeping and throughput requirements.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include : Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.
Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 614-933-4005 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.
