Product Quality Leader

• Take ownership of assigned production cell safety, output efficiency, quality, and workplace organization (5S).
• Train new and current associates to company standards including but not limited to safety, quality, efficiency, and cleanliness. Maintain a positive attitude and training environment for all current and new associates.
• Support problem solving activities and continual improvement themes to advance company performance and team member development.
• Monitor performance metrics and participate in improvement activities to achieve company or customer targets. Submit daily reports on cell performance as dictated by the production manager.
• Complete first piece inspection and layered audits daily of production items in line with the frequency determined by the SWI or Reaction policies to ensure that products are manufactured and labeled to company and customer standards, with the mindset of “Customer First” and “Zero Defects”.
• Verify each process at least 2 times per shift; increasing frequency as needed for quality alerts, associate training, process changes, etc.
• Coordinate resources for assigned cell as directed by the Supervisor considering skill levels, break requirements and mold changes.
• Respond in a timely fashion to feedback from the shipping or quality departments to meet on-time shipment requirements with products of the required quality.
• Continual development of team members based on audits/feedback from others and or witnessed non-compliance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years progressive manufacturing/supervisory or leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, E-mail
• Initiative-taking and flexible.
• Good observation skills to identify changes or deviations in the production process.
• Strong work ethic and attendance record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May engage in frequent bending, squatting, pushing of part containers and should be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination.