POSITION: Quality Shift Lead
PAY RATE: Hourly Grade 4
SHIFT: B
Purpose and role of job:
To lead a team of Quality Control Technicians and perform routine Quality inspection protocols on a shift basis. The candidate will be the primary point of reference for all quality decisions and will report directly to the site Quality Operations Leader. Working closely with the Production and Warehouse Leads, the Quality Lead will be responsible for working in a safe manner to ensure the effective and efficient performance of quality responsibilities as prescribed for the Quality Control Technicians.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all Safe Work Practices (SWP) and organizational policies and procedures. Must abide by all safety requirements and attain safety goals.
- Perform job functions in a safe manner. Maintain housekeeping and identify safety issues to ensure a safe work environment.
- Act as single-point contact by communicating effectively and appropriately with groups and individuals that interface with his/her team and department.
- Provide on-shift direction-setting and leadership for his/her team, to include leading team meetings, team staffing, vacation coverage, and priority setting.
- Collaborate closely with Production and Warehouse Leads to realize positive business outcomes
- Provide decisions and direction on quality matters, especially out of hours.
- Prepare shift reports as required by the site Quality operations Leader
- Perform all duties prescribed in the job descriptions for Quality Control Technicians
- Input data into electronic records, including trial and validation results, product inspection results, and information pertaining to non-conformances.
- Provide assistance when needed in identifying and isolating defective raw materials or finished goods.
- Complete special assignments as delegated by the site Quality Operations Leader.
- Interpret Company standards and policies to team members, and relay team members’ issues to the site Quality operations Leader
- Assess skills and provide input on performance reviews for his/her team.
- Develop and conduct training in conjunction with the site Quality operations Leader.
- Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
***The most qualified candidate will be selected for the position***
Number of Positions: 1
Job Posting #0919202404
Closing date: 9/26/2024
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
