Job Description

Job Description:

Primary Duties

• Follows and supports all Plant Safety programs and adheres to all safety policies.
• Coordinates and maintains quality system documentation, records and databases.
• Tracks and reports the Quality department KPI's for Tested orders including OTS and Past Due.
• Investigates and resolve issues affecting the schedule, such as material non-conformance or equipment breakdowns.
• Assists in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Quality Lab schedule to meet demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Coordinates with the Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Production and Planning teams to ensure timely ordering and delivery of necessary materials.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, supply chain and other departments to ensure quality standards are met.
• Provides administrative and coordination support for continuous improvement projects.
• Maximizes and maintains a tested order schedule that syncs customer demand and the production schedule to the testing process.
• Works closely with the Quality Supervisor(s) to manage material releases.
• Actively leads communication with Sales and Customer Service on tested order status and completion timelines.
• Works with Operations and Planning to plan and coordinate the Quality Lab capacity and maximize throughput.
• Advises management on the status of work in progress and potential disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; may consider equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality administrative role or production planning role. Engineering to order business environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, FDA, or equivalent) a plus.
• Strong organizational, time-management and documentation skills with attention to detail required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting and tracking metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is highly preferred
• ERP experience preferred (SAP experience ideal)
• Ability to work overtime as needed.