Quality career pathway

Responsible for the customer claims, gauge inserts, measurement equipment, and calibration. Internal and outside supplier quality. Ensures that the quality standards are followed throughout the facility and that measurement tools used are calibrated correctly.

JOB FUNCTIONS Support 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement Techniques Document and facilitate communication and troubleshooting of issues Validation of Customer Claims and reporting Supports and collaborates with other QA staff to accomplish all daily QA tasks on-time with a high level of quality. Develops processes to ensure the highest level of quality assurance possible by evaluating defined methods, and tools. Create and Update procedures, workflows, and instructions ensuring for use of best practices. Shares those best practices to team members to develop a strong quality culture. Conduct daily touch base meetings with QA on established KPI’s Work closely with production on processes and procedures, educating others on complex issues that support best practices for quality assurance. Investigate problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions Development and implementation of on-going training programs for the QA Team Provide department specific orientation and training for new hires as needed Maintain open communication with internal teams Plans and develops testing effort via test plans and test cases for larger-scale projects. Documents results and communicates results to team members and management. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with the Seco Code of Conduct, Niagara Cutter Handbook and Niagara Cutter Management System. Coordinates or completes calibration of measure equipment Report on Global KPIs as needed. Other duties as assigned by QA Manager. SAFETY, SANITATION & SUPPLIES Follow established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner. Report all work-related accidents/incidents/hazards/near misses to supervisor no matter how minor. Follow fire, safety policies and procedures and established smoking regulations. Request necessary safety equipment and supplies in an efficient manner Wear appropriate PPE and request additional PPE as needed per job PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS Perform specific tasks and assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures and as instructed by supervisor(s). Notify Manager according to procedures when you will be late or absent from work. File complaints/grievances with manager according to procedures. Display a personal appearance which is clean, neat, professional and appropriate to the job. Demonstrate support of the values of Niagara Cutter, LLC. Attendance Create and maintain an atmosphere of positive emphasis with a cohesive team environment. Fosters positive communication and does not buy into gossip. Willing to work extra hours as needed. QUALITY FUNCTIONS: Assist with transition of new products and technology into production Use manufacturing engineering practices, responsible for defining routers and manufacturing instructions Communication skills. Support prototyping activities of new product development Evaluate and approve drawings, routers, specs and other documents. Organizational skills

As part of the management team, the Planning and Continuous Improvement Manager is ultimately responsible for ensuring the performance and planning of manufacturing specifications and continuous improvement process in-order-to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

As part of the management team, the EHS Manager reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and design programs and procedures to control, reduce, eliminate, or prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

The Quality Manager is part of the management team who ensures that all products within the company meet consistent standards. They develop and implement quality control policies and procedures to ensure the company's result is what it should be, inspection plans and frequencies are created and adjusted as needed and writing reports and findings to act where needed. The Manager is overall responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System and requirements are implemented to maintain ISO-9001 certification for the site.

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement. Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products. Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services. Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties. Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits. Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members. Perform personnel functions, such as selection, training, or evaluation. Plan or direct activities, such as sales promotions, that require coordination with other department managers. Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations. Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management. Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing. Plan plant layouts.