Quality Control Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Quality Control Lead

Location :  Bridgeview, IL 60455

Direct Hire – Fulltime opportunity

Shift Timing : 2nd Shift (4 PM – 2 AM) Monday-Thursday; Friday & Saturday as required

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the training of Quality Techs and designated Production personnel
• Organize and communicate daily tasks to Quality Team members.
• Identify, segregate, and assist in the disposition of non-conforming packaging materials and manufactured products. Disposition may include use as is; rework; scrap; etc.
• Communicate with vendors regarding non-conformances, including issuance of Supplier
• Corrective Action Requests (SCARs)
• Effectively communicate customer service representatives regarding production issues.
• Assist in the New Product Development / Initial Setup Request (NPD / ISR) Process, to include drafting and editing Customer Packaging Requirements (CPRs), attending development meetings, and participation in initial production set-ups and inspections.
• Serve as the point-of-contact on the production floor for both the Quality team and Production personnel.
• Request and / or initiate corrective actions to eliminate future non-conformance.
• Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance and documentation of QC
• Inspection Procedures and Records.
• Support Quality Manager in ensuring the calibration of laboratory measurement devices, suitability of test standards, and monitoring of instrument condition.
• Assist in performing and coordinating the calibration of all Laboratory equipment including those actions performed by Third Parties.
• Create, maintain and retain calibration documents and records for lab equipment
• Assist the Quality Manager in procurement of lab materials and supplies, management of laboratory and chemical inventories to meet quality system, customer and industry standards.
• Identify, document, and maintain records on blend nonconformance; and communicate any corrective action needed to the Quality Manager for review.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis’ for customers.
• Authorize the release of Packaging Work Orders and supporting product information, used in the manufacture of finished goods.
• Perform and document laboratory product research and development, as assigned.
• Utilize and practice Risk Management Concepts and PDCA Techniques.

Requirements :