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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    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

Education:
•    Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical training. 
•    ASQ certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, or other applicable training 

Experience:
•    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.