Job Purpose

Ensure manufacturing processes meet control specifications and finished product standards are met.  Provide problem-solving support to operations.
 

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned.
• Verify product standards are met through statistical analysis of product and process measurements and observations.
• Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the QC manual and plant SOPs.
• Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate quarantined product to determine disposition in accordance with product standards.
• Record testing and inspection results, input into appropriate database or spreadsheets.   Identify and respond to statistical trends or non-conforming process measures and test values. 
• Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards are met. Lead in troubleshooting and resolving non-conformances; conduct audits of finished product packaging.
• Lead in maintaining the conformance of the manufacturing process to specifications.  Use root cause analysis to identify, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances.
• Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned, identify and lead troubleshooting efforts to eliminate special cause variation
• Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance.
• Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).
• Verify quality of raw materials as required.
• Ensure preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks are assigned and completed, including cleaning and calibration of processing and testing equipment.
• Assist in process and product tests/trials as assigned and compile, analyze, and report trial test results as required. 
• Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Modify and create process and product SSOPs and JSAs
• Provide guidance and leadership to plant employees with respect to adherence to process control plans
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do I need to be successful?

• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and environmental standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all quality and process standards.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate sample preparation and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including SPC concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment (both hand tools and electrical/motorized equipment)
• Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment.

Education/Experience

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical training.
• ASQ certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, or other applicable training
• 2-4 years minimum.
• Combination of experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position; manufacturing experience preferred.

Work Environment

• The lab and manufacturing environment includes exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles and high temperatures. 
• The employee must have the ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, work in inclement weather, and work with elevated noise levels.  
• The position requires the ability to frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.