Quality Control Inspector 2nd Shift/3rd Shift

Description

Job Summary:

Inspect raw materials, components, packaging materials, products, and production operations to assure all materials meet specifications prior to release while maintaining compliance to CDS Standard Operating Procedures, FDA cGMP regulations, SQF policies and procedures, and other applicable quality standards adopted by the organization.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform and document regular and non-routine inspections on all production processes and products manufactured; Perform statistical sampling on materials as required. Ownership of inspection activity outcomes.
• Perform production line QC Inspection, pre-production approval inspection, product testing and approval
• Work closely with the Sanitation team to assure processing equipment meet quality specifications and requirements prior to use
• Identify non-conformances or issues that affect product quality or schedule; Insure that non-conforming product is quarantined; Communicate all issues to manufacturing and QC supervision; Generate non-conformance documentation and maintain Hold Log as needed; Insure that non-conforming product dispositions are completed before product is released from quarantine.
• Give work direction and feedback in a constructive manner; coach all level of employees to develop skills; resolve issues/problems in a timely manner
• Follow and coach production staff on all Quality Control and cGMP requirements
• Prioritize workload to assure all turnaround times are met
• Recommend updates to inspection methods, as necessary
• Operate and maintain various inspection and measurement instruments as needed
• Assure Finished Goods retain samples are collected and maintained
• Participate in manufacturing team meetings as required or requested
• Create and engage in a team-oriented work force to improve business results
• Advise management on needed actions
• Support CDS quality objectives to meet or exceed Company goals
• • Approve or reject production startup based on non-conforming product and/or incomplete/incorrect line documentation. Initiate line stoppage when required to prevent non-conforming product from being made manufactured.
• Quarantine suspect material and initiate non-conformance documentation whenever necessary
• Contact Quality Supervisor or Manager for direction and decision on issues not clearly defined
• Additional authorities as required to fulfill above responsibilities

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year science/technical degree preferred
• Experience working with FDA, USDA, and/or SQF quality system(s)
• One year in a regulated quality inspection environment or two years of related manufacturing experience within a regulated environment in which quality was the operator’s responsibility 
• Detail oriented
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and statistical mathematical calculations using a calculator and/or computer
• Able to effectively use basic inspection equipment like scales and measuring devices
• Able to speak, write, read, and understand English while performing daily functions. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with a calm, team-based, and professional approach
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector / Auditor certification
• FSMA/PCQI certified training
• SQF Practitioner experience 
• Accurate product and document inspections with a target of zero defects
• Process required paperwork accurately with a target of zero defects
• Reduction of defective/nonconforming units reaching production floor with a target of zero
• Additional authorities as required to fulfill above responsibilities