What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Line Lead / Supervisor position at ARGLASS V-F1 LLC?
Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.
We are seeking a Integral Quality Technician to join the team in Valdosta, GA
Status of hire: Full time/direct hire
Industry: glass bottle manufacturing
Reports to: Head of Quality
Day shift w/ weekend rotation every 5 weeks
Responsibilities:
- The Integral Quality Technician will be responsible for monitoring defects, line flow and transporting finished glass wares from the conveyor line to its next location for processing. In addition, this position will be responsible to review the final condition of the bottle to ensure top quality. This person will be tasked with ensuring that specific metric standards are achieved through the forming process.
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment consistent with Arglass policies and procedures while striving for zero accidents.
- Ensure all Quality Test are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Quantitively review aspects of fully formed containers from Job start up and during the run of the product cycle.
- Action nay out of Specification results and implement follow-up testing when necessary.
- Make recommendation on any processes that should be updated to prevent future quality issues, for considerations.
- Support NPD process and wider Quality initiatives trough testing as required.
- Function as the quality lead for all NPD Processes to ensure all specifications and new customer requirements meet standards.
- Guide all Quality Operators and Lab Technicians and assist in daily decision making, Follow up testing and root cause analysis.
- Communicate with all Department on any trends that occur and provide details to make decisions.
- Support other departments as they perform routine Quality Checks and data entry.
- Participate in Operational meetings, foresee potential Quality concerns and implement checks as needed.
- Manage any non-conforming product using the PARF process. Follow up on finish product by completing required testing and releasing LPNs where appropriate
- Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages.
- Partner with other department to resolve issue and create new solutions.
- Train and develop other personnel
- Help create a dynamic, results-oriented and fulfilling company culture based on teamwork
- Promote Arglass’ culture of Flexibility, Efficiency and Sustainability in all areas of the company
Requirements:
- 2 years technical education or relevant experience required.
- Degree in relevant field preferred
- **Must have previous glass experience **
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
- Must be organized and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Highly organized.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter.
- Computer literacy.
- Good time management skills
- Committed to continuous learning
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse steps without assistance.
- Must be able to verbally communicate in potentially loud environments.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted.
- Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
- Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing.
- Standing and walking throughout the plant.
