Supplier Quality Supervisor

Summary

The Quality Supervisor manages all aspects of the QA Process with Ammeraal Beltech in US, enhance the manufacturing efficiency rate and effectiveness. Develop and implement a quality culture within the manufacturing operations from a tribal knowledge culture to one which is focused and data centric. Implement continuous improvement culture driven by the principles of both Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish performance standards, procedures and audit controls in order to meet business requirements
• Ensure that quality standards and procedures are met and aligned with legislation and customer specifications
• Manage the development and implementation of effective manufacturing process control techniques, resulting in a measurable, cost effective and consistent manufacturing process
• Ensure that manufacturing processes and procedures are documented, tested and adhered to by all personnel
• Develop and manage KPI's which allow the executive management team to measure the performance of the manufacturing operations and develop a continuous improvement culture
• Lead all New Product Development initiatives, work closely with Sales team and Production leaders
• Work with Production and IT to ensure all Bill of Materials, Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Assurance In Process Procedures and all Quality Laboratory Testing Processes are documented
• Monitor the industry innovations to bring in opportunities and ideas for New Products relative to future growth
• Work closely with Operations to investigate and solve problems regarding defects, on-time delivery, and supply
• Provide recommendations that enhance performance, business opportunities, and continuous improvements
• Key stakeholders: Director of Operations, Head of Fabrication, Fabrication Supervisor, Sales and Customer Service
• Ensure alignment with global QA and RD strategy to build high performing organization
• Building quality systems that support and or maintain ISO 9001:2008 certificate
• Functional and efficient at problem solving tools 8D, 5Ys, fish bone diagrams, fast response & RGA completion
• Complete any additional special assignments as assigned
• Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• University/College degree - preferably in engineering
• Minimum 5 years' management experience in manufacturing/quality
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing
• Proven experience with quality inspection, auditing and testing
• Mastering concepts, methodologies, regulatory requirements of QA
• Ability to create, review and maintain metrics and quality audits
• Strong computer skills, produce and interpret reports, documents and presentations
• Must be able to work in the US
• Competencies
• Basic knowledge of reliability, maintainability and risk management, including memos, quality reports, technical documents and evaluations.
• Technical aptitude
• Strong and rational problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding and usage of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read and write English
• Key Behaviors
• Are accountable to others
• Have the courage to challenge the status quo
• Are honest with co-workers and customers
• Able to be innovative problem solvers
• Are engaged team members
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Overserves top customers
• Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "Occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more working time.
• While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate machine, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit and talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving parts from material storage and moving parts in and out of work area.
• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.