Overview
Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor Jobs in Van Buren, AR at Pepper Source, Ltd.
Description:
This position supports night shift.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs a variety of inspection, verification, and containment duties to ensure product conformance meets specifications and requirements. The Quality Technician (QT) is responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines, the (QT) will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, and support engineering with containment processes, the (QT) must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of quality and to minimize the number of defective parts,
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Verify and document product and process conformance to the company standards and requirements
Collect and analyze samples from finish goods prior leaving the production plant
Contain and report suspect product and processes not in control
Conduct Measurement system Analysis
Document and report discrepancies and measurements results
Assist with root cause investigations for product and process issues
Support in developing and improving their own work environment to reach the target of OEE, Customer PPM, Customer Complaints, Scrap and other company and department measures
Monitor key equipment process parameters
Maintain inspection, measurement, and test equipment within the department
Perform sample layouts for Production part approvals
Perform process audits and contamination control sampling
Follow company policies, procedures and comply with standard safety rules and regulations
Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact in production
Provide day to day production support on quality concerns and develop and implement short/long term countermeasures to quality problems.
Work from schematics, diagrams, layouts defined plans and written/verbal instructions
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering a plus; minimum 2 years of manufacturing work environment
Use of hand inspection gages, laser profilometer and contractor inspection equipment – preferred
Yellow belt six sigma and problem-solving experience
Knowledge of CPK Statistical process control
ISO 9001 experience•Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response
•Experience with visual inspection systems and programming•Experience with basic measurement and inspection tools
Experience in high volume, tight tolerance process manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills
Excellent Computer skills: Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc. And data entry
Team player, dedicated to overall company performance and the ability to get along with others
Self-motivated with enthusiasm and drive; able to work independently as needed
Ability to work various shifts if needed, to support a 24/7 operation
Reliable attendance on-site required
Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Regularly required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and crouch
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel
Ability to communicate and listen
Occasionally required to sit
Must be able to occasionally lift 35lbs.
Ability to reach to use tools and equipment for inspecting and testing
Ability to manipulate and feel small parts for inspection
Ability to inspect small parts visually and through the use of magnifying equipment
Ability to perceive depth to set up equipment
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Title: Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor
Company: Pepper Source, Ltd.
Location: Van Buren, AR
