Quality Control Supervisor

• Manage and lead the Quality Control Technicians in daily QC functions including shift scheduling and coverage, development and performance reviews.
• Define and document product quality standards from customer and LEAN Six Sigma perspectives.
• Communicate and inform inspections and test results to Plant Manager, Shift Supervisor/Lead and Production supervisor/Manager.
• Consider quality standards and protocols within the Kurz Group, adjusting to local customer needs where required.
• Analyze and report variations to internal standards, define root cause and corrective actions, follow through implementation.
• Work towards new ISO certifications, improve documentation of standard operating procedures, update SOPs to reflect new business processes.
• Attend relevant industry standard committee meetings and translate information to internal specs when beneficial.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintenance of all current QC programs (incoming raw material release/testing, equipment calibration, production quality testing requirements and changes, production/quality standards, procedure manual, including procedure writing, update QC specs, testing sheets, testing protocol, organization of QC retains and files, overall lab area, etc.).
• Update and maintain product specifications between Kurz USA and the Kurz Group for product uniformity.
• Interaction with Production Managers and employees to minimize process variation and improve the quality level in all product lines.
• Consult Production Managers in quality matters and potential process improvements.
• Monitor customer complaints for repeat occurrences, investigate and translate findings into preventative action programs and permanent process solutions.
• Monitor wastage reports and participate in wastage meetings.
• Statistical analysis of test data for updating testing requirements, process improvement, and wastage reduction.
• Analyze, evaluate and validate customer complaints.
• Investigate internal root causes using appropriate methodologies like Lean Six Sigma.
• Define and internally communicate corrective actions and preventative action programs.
• Document and communicate corrective actions (CA, 8D reports etc.) to customers.
• Interact with customers, production, and LKG to investigate and resolve quality issues, travelling when necessary.
• Control implementation and compliance of those programs on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare/provide end product customer surveys and documentation (CoA or CoC).
• Provide technical assistance with completion of Special Test Requests, preparation of samples for inter-company testing, including return data compilation and filing
• Ability to travel occasionally (max. 10%)
• Other responsibilities as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Independent Work Attitude: combines intelligence, experience and self-confidence to work on his or her own, with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Leadership: Ability to provide direction, motivation, and lead their team in a fast-paced production environment
• Communication: Collaborate effectively with all departments to ensure smooth production flow. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to understand client needs, address concerns, and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze test data and identify trends for quality improvement and wastage reduction.
• Problem-Solving: Identify root causes of issues & implement corrective actions
• Quality-Control: Possess a keen eye for detail and the ability to distinguish colors precisely to conduct thorough quality inspections. Proficiency in quality control principles and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma.

Experience and Education

• Previous QC related experience and a minimum four-year degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering preferred
• Lean SixSigma certification desired
• ISO 9001 experience required, ISO 16949 and ISO 14001 would be a plus
• Strong computer fluency (Excel, Word, MiniTab, Access knowledge a plus)
• Statistics proficiency
• SAP experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)