• Ensure equipment and supply inventories are maintained and available for use in accordance with production schedules
• Ensure only approved materials and equipment are utilized at all times
• Ensure that personnel do not perform tasks for which they do not have accurate and approved training records
• Ensure that only approved documentation and procedures are utilized at all times
• Coordinate scheduling activities with the filling department to ensure the timely processing of all products
• Analyze department performance and proactively identify and implement strategies to improve employee safety, product quality and productivity
• Identify and address individual and team training and development needs
• Staff inspection and packaging operating stations in support of the production schedule
• Ensure proper QC sampling techniques and procedures are utilized and ensure timely delivery of samples to the QC laboratory
• Analyze staffing needs and make appropriate staffing adjustments
• Assure GMP-compliant operations are being performed by the inspection and packaging team
• Attend all training programs by the company SOPs, procedures and policies
• Develop operational tactics for manufacturing start-up activities
• Prepare for pre-approval inspection and participate in regulatory audits
• Ensure workplace safety and security within OSHA, EPA, DEA and all applicable governing body standards across manufacturing areas
• Interview, hire and train employees, plan, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems

Skills: Inventory Management, GMP Compliance, Staff Scheduling, Training Oversight, Performance Analysis, Regulatory Preparation, Safety Enforcement, Team Leadership

• Serve as first line contact to the design team, serving as liaison between design and plant
• Achieve continuous improvement and customer satisfaction through analysis or test results of existing products
• Assemble prototypes and fixtures and conduct tests to support engineering
• Provide support for the launch of new products
• Assign employees to maximize test lab, incoming inspection and metrology objectives
• Prepare and update time series charts for the product performance test
• Coordinate product performance meetings to analyze data and follow up on potential solutions and corrective actions
• Ensure procedures are followed and may develop procedures under department scope
• Provide immediate supervision to inspectors, checking work at frequent intervals
• Frequently interact with outside customers, vendors and functional peer groups at various management levels
• Coordinate annual validation tests, collect, ship and manage test results per schedule
• Quote new tool development, introduction and validation, GR&R
• Support internal areas, incoming inspection, metrology and product performance

Skills: Prototype Assembly, Data Analysis, Product Testing, Team Supervision, Procedure Development, Customer Communication, Tool Validation, Performance Monitoring

• Provide a clean and safe working environment to ensure associate safety and product quality
• Maintain safety and cleanliness through continued housekeeping and safety monitoring
• Achieve zero lost time accidents
• Ensure personnel function according to SOP and CGMP through ongoing training and departmental meetings
• Provide the highest quality product to the customer through constant communication with QA and ongoing training of packaging department inspectors
• Reduce rejects through communication with manufacturing and quality
• Assure on-time delivery of the packaged product for release to the customer
• Achieve on-time delivery through relationship and communication with raw material suppliers, quality assurance and accurate scheduling of production and equipment
• Accurate scheduling and attending scheduling and release meetings
• Monitor outputs and share results with production associates
• Use CGMP to maintain all department records
• Audit SOP binders to ensure proper revisions

Skills: Workplace Safety, CGMP Compliance, Quality Assurance, Team Training, Production Scheduling, Supplier Coordination, Output Monitoring, SOP Auditing

• Ensure equipment logbooks are properly recorded
• Achieve reduced audit observations and incident reports in the packaging department
• Maintain the budget while keeping the department and associates supplied to perform effectively
• Forecast properly for future improvements and support for the packaging department
• Achieve spending results not above forecast
• Aggressively pursue projects, reducing the cost of goods sold, COGS
• Implement improvements through engineering while monitoring effects on departmental cost
• Achieve cross-training, which allows lines to run continuously
• Continue training and complete the matrix, allowing supervision to schedule lines with limited to zero downtime
• Acquire and maintain management and associate relationships
• Increase and maintain department morale while increasing productivity
• Hire, complete performance evaluations and terminate to achieve business needs

Skills: Logbook Management, Audit Reduction, Budget Maintenance, Cost Forecasting, Process Improvement, Cross Training, Team Morale, Staff Evaluation

• Oversee the quality assurance, efficiency and process improvement of the manufacturing equipment used in research and development, production lines and product development
• Address issues that are difficult and may require an understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties
• Actively make improvements to processes, systems or products to enhance the performance of the job area
• Use predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects and missing welds
• Use various measuring devices and testing equipment
• Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Coordinate with operations and with sourcing to ensure that production needs are met

Skills: Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Technical Inspection, Defect Identification, Blueprint Reading, Equipment Testing, Statistical Monitoring, Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manufacturing/assembly/quality process and/or automotive repair and/or mechanical experience
• High volume manufacturing experience
• Problem-solving experience
• Metrology equipment experience
• Kaizen/continuous improvement process experience
• Knowledge of statistical process control/control charts
• Comprehension of and adherence to safety and policy practices
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively lead in conventional and unconventional structures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 8 years of Experience

• Experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Inspection
• Previous leadership experience 
• Management and organizational skills.
• Problem Solving and Decision-making.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and work instructions required
• Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply Customer and industry specifications and sampling plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality conscientious
• Must be responsible, self-motivated and function well in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively to meet objectives
• Highly organized and flexible to meet priorities

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 6 years of Experience

• Work experience in the defense, space electronics, or high-end aerospace industry
• Previous supervisory experience within an aerospace or metal manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with web-based software
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems as well as Process Improvement and Control Techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices, process control, logistics processes (inventory management), engineering management (project management) and safety management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage through influence
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of urgency

Qualifications: BA in Business Management with 10 years of Experience

• Experience supervising employees in a represented manufacturing environment
• Prior quality manufacturing experience
• Previous bodyshop or vehicle repair methodology experience, as well as an awareness of vehicle inspections/appraisal.
• Basic knowledge of the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear criteria
• Understanding of inspecting vehicles to the retail standard
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft programs, such as Excel and Word
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Operating Systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to understand/interpret engineering prints and quality assurance standards
• Strong leadership skills, professional and reliable, with a demonstrably strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Qualifications: BS in Quality Assurance with 5 years of Experience

• Supervisor/manager experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality management system standard
• Experience in laboratory and/or visual inspection will be taken into consideration instead of education.
• Familiar with applicable regulations (14CFR Part 145.155)
• Knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to determine airworthiness and compliance
• Time and project management skills, with the ability to multitask,
• Effectively communicate within the department and cross-functionally with other divisions
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Be able to supervise and delegate work effectively under pressure
• Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Be able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications: BS in Manufacturing Engineering with 7 years of Experience