Follows and supports all Plant Safety programs and adheres to all safety policies.
Coordinates and maintains quality system documentation, records and databases.
Tracks and reports the Quality department KPI's for Tested orders including OTS and Past Due.
Investigates and resolve issues affecting the schedule, such as material non-conformance or equipment breakdowns.
Assists in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Develop, maintain, and execute the Quality Lab schedule to meet demand forecasts and customer orders.
Coordinates with the Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Production and Planning teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of necessary materials.
Collaborates with production, engineering, supply chain and other departments to ensure quality standards are met.
Provides administrative and coordination support for continuous improvement projects.
Maximizes and maintains a tested order schedule that syncs customer demand and the production schedule to the testing process.
Works closely with the Quality Supervisor(s) to manage material releases.
Actively leads communication with Sales and Customer Service on tested order status and completion timelines.
Works with Operations and Planning to plan and coordinate the Quality Lab capacity and maximize throughput.
Advises management on the status of work in progress and potential disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.
Qualifications
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; may consider equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of experience in a quality administrative role or production planning role. Engineering to order business environment (preferred).
Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, FDA, or equivalent) a plus.
Strong organizational, time-management and documentation skills with attention to detail required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting and tracking metrics.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal required.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment required.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is highly preferred