Job Purpose

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, 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
• 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:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 3 – 6 months experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Plant Environment