Lead Quality Inspector

• Provide guidance, direction, and coordination of work to the Quality Control staff to ensure continuous production and distribution of products consistent with established standards
• Address quality issues and concerns during production and sample runs
• distribute or assign work as needed
• Evaluate compliance using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with specifications, operating procedures or standards
• Assist Quality Control Manager in coordinating and executing objectives throughout the company in cooperation with other Lead Quality Inspectors to maximize product quality and operating system efficiency/effectiveness to minimize costs
• Direct and coordinate the activities of Quality Inspectors engaged in the evaluation of goods
• Perform all the functional duties and responsibilities of the Quality Inspector
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
• Read and analyze charts, work orders and other records and reports, in order to determine resource requirements
• Review data and documentation for accuracy and correctness and ensure processing is performed within established time expectations
• Analyze statistical data to determine adequacy of present standards and establish quality plans. This includes analysis of current inspection methods and sample plans
• Assist in the oversight of nonconforming product during the production stage
• Ensure all in-process and start-up requirements are met with respect to LRP and usage decision, consult with Quality Control Manager for discrepancies
• Prepare necessary quality and safety reports
• Consult with management and staff to address work related issues/complaints with support of Quality Control Manager and Quality Managers
• Observe work performed by Quality Inspectors to ensure staff conforms to quality system standards
• Participate in investigations regarding customer complaints
• Utilize problem solving techniques to reduce internal and external failures
• Provide training as needed for the QC department
• Executes specific responsibilities as defined within the company quality system
• Supports and maintains all policies of the company including but not limited to applicable FDA regulatory and ISO requirements, Health and Safety Requirements and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor employees to ensure they maintain or exceed company and/or department performance expectations
• Provide feedback and performance information to Quality Managers to assist in their preparation of Performance Reviews

• Must be able to perform all quality inspector functional job responsibilities
• Should have good working knowledge of raw materials, production processes, costs and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of product
• Must be self-directed and demonstrate skills in planning and organizing
• Knowledge of inspection tools, use, and maintenance of those tools required
• Associates degree or minimum three (3) years related work experience with one of those years in a lead role preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
• General knowledge of PC applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Database software required
• Good understanding of the English language. Able to read, write and speak English
• Education Level: High School Diploma

Associates degree or minimum three (3) years related work experience with one of those years in a lead role preferred