Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager

Griffin, GA

Job Summary :

Ensure that all external and internal requirements are met, and maintain quality standards for the companys processes, materials and products.

General Duties & Responsibilities :

To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.

While performing any procedure, all associates must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.

Adhere to appropriate the companys operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies / practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Devise procedures to inspect and report quality issues

Monitor all operations that affect quality

Supervise and guide inspectors, technicians and other staff

Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes and final output

Appraise customers requirements and make sure they are satisfied

Report all malfunctions to production executives to ensure immediate action

Facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data

Review current standards and policies

Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation

Ensure all legal standards are met

Communicate with external quality assurance officers

Lead / Manage the ISO9001and ISO audit

Assist the request for sanitary regulations from customers

Communicate with customers to improve Quality issues and implement root cause analysis

Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments

Interfaces with other departments and the internal trainer to develop and implement training programs as required

Communicate quality issues and out of specifications conditions to appropriate personnel and with shift leaders

Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

Initiates and develops standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation

Directs Quality engineering engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability

Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming and pending material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility

Maintain the NC material area to ensure that all products are distributed in a timely manner

Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

Planning and Implement supplier audit SOURCING & PROCUREMENT

Competencies / Specific Experience or Training Preferred :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

A minimum of an Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college ; or six months to one year of directly related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Management skill of ISO9001 is preferred

Must hold a valid drivers license

ASQ certification or equivalent preferred

Occasional travel is required up to 20% and some international travel.

Equipment and Applications

Mocon test equipment, Retort Chamber, Laminator, Tensile strength testing equipment

A valid drivers license compliant with Company motor vehicle policy and subject to annual MVR checks

Job Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is :

Frequently required to perform administrative and professional work using writing tools and electronic media

Required to be ambulatory to move around freely between buildings, and between levels within buildings

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and the noise level in the work environment is usually low

While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals associated with plant or office work

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus