Quality Assurance Manager
Minimum Background, Experience, and Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or higher • Familiarity with UL, CE, CUL, and/or FDA certifications is required • 5 years of experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment • 2-3 years of experience supervising Quality Assurance personnel • Computer skills including working in Microsoft Office suite • Able to read, write and speak English with reasonable comfort to our employees and external auditors / customers. • Available with respect to required work hours • Reliable, good work ethic, and high integrity. • Clean, presentable appearance Tasks / Responsibilities: • Assign daily priorities to and supervise work of inspection personnel • Oversee calibration system and ensure calibrations are completed on time • Perform Incoming, First Piece, and Final Inspections on sheet metal components as well as finished Cabinets and Fume Hoods as required • Drive Operator inspection training • Maintain UL and FDA files and act as lead liaison during inspection audits. • Act as lead member of the safety committee, coordinate monthly team meetings and assist in employee safety training • Lead MRB process, including holding meeting and disposing of dispositioned items and tracking of trends. Lead corrective action (5 why, etc.) meetings to find true root cause and permanent resolutions. • Recommend continuous improvements including standardized work with the goal of reducing waste and variation. • Recommend preventive actions to address potential issues before they occur. • Process and track any RMAs on defective purchased product and follow up with supplier for corrective action and replacement • Assist in other assignments as requested by senior management