Quality & Continuous Improvement Supervisor

All Weather Architectural Aluminum

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The Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) Supervisor is responsible for developing and maintaining Quality Management and Continuous Improvement (CI). The QC Supervisor will perform quality-assurance, to include material (extrusions, glass, hardware) inspections, testing products, performing in-process and final product audits, and improving processes by eliminating root causes of defects. The Quality & CI Supervisor will participate in committees that have an impact on quality and CI. The Quality and CI supervisor will ensure compliance with all active industry certifications, such as SGCC and AAMA.

BENEFITS OFFERED TO ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with match
• Vacation pay
• Sick Days and Paid Holidays

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, implement, and update quality control systems and procedures. 
• Create and maintain quality standards and specifications. 
• Develop and implement quality assurance plans.
• Ensuring that documentation meets regulatory requirements. 
• Conducting regular audits of processes, products, and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations. 
• Maintaining accurate records of quality procedures, audits, and findings. 
• Monitor production processes and product testing to identify potential issues. 
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, improve processes, ensure quality goals are met. 
• Analyze data to prepare various records, reports and presentations on quality performance and issues. 
• Communicating quality issues and recommendations effectively to all levels of the organization
• Monitor production processes and product testing to ensure products & materials meet quality specifications and standard work methods are followed as well as identifying any issues.
• Oversee daily water tests on randomly selected windows.
• Responsible for managing testing equipment.
• Identify and investigate any quality issues to identify root causes and develop corrective or preventative actions to ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Work closely with Shift Supervisors and Engineers to resolve specification issues.
• Train production teams in quality and process control to maintain high quality standards.
• Follow the performance KPI’s as Yield, Uptime and Flowrate.
• Collaborate on specific projects related to capacity increase.
• Development of device scopes for process improvement.
• Identify the causes of the issues impacting negatively on the KPIs.
• Use engineering tools and techniques such as TPS (8 wastes), DMAIC, 8D, and DOE.
• Oversee the Training System using the Technical Center.
• Oversee the Continuous Improvement programs (Kaizen, Cost Optimization, Workshops)
• Complies with all safety rules, including performing duties while wearing proper PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, designs workflows and procedures.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to request for service and assistance.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyses information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations, uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approach others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
• Follow policies and procedures, complete administrative task correctly and on time, support company goals and values.
• Be an effective communicator; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens to understand, responds well to questions, write clearly and informatively, and demonstrate group presentation skills. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may require some lifting to 25lbs unassisted, walking, and standing for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a warehouse/production environment, and offsite jobs with less than 15% of the time in an office setting.

All Weather Architectural Aluminum provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, All Weather Architectural Aluminum complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE  

Education: B.A. in related field or equivalent experience

Experience: 3 years of quality control or process engineering experience is preferred. Window or Glass industry experience strongly preferred. 

Computer Skills: MS Word & Excel, and Outlook

Technical Skills: Good knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing (TPS, SMED, 5S). knowledge of FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D.