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Kimber Mfg., Inc. Quality Control Supervisor in Troy, Alabama
Kimber Mfg., Inc.
Job Description
Job Title: Supervisor of Quality Control
Location: Troy, AL
Classification: Exempt
Grade: Salary
Department: Quality Control
Reports To: Quality Manager
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The Supervisor of Quality Control is a key factory staff member responsible for supervising the day to day activities of the Quality Control Departments. Leading the inspection and monitoring of programs and processes that support the Quality department within Kimber Manufacturing. The Supervisor of Quality Control will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving quality goals defined and established by upper management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure part quality as specified by Product Engineering
Meet or exceed quality control standards throughout the inspection process to guarantee the flow of parts expectation
Ability to perform inspections using artifacts and electronic gauging
Demonstrate proficiency with surface plate layout techniques and a variety of inspection equipment
Serve as an effective communicator of daily production requirements to the leads from upper management, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity
Interpret GD&T technical prints
Develop, sustain and improve quality control methods and procedures
Experience determining offsets and ability to adjust accordingly
Accurately and efficiently train and audit employees quality progress, mentor employees
Perform multiple kinds of set-up, first piece, in-process and final inspections
Ensure that employees have all necessary tools, standards, and PPE to perform jobs safely, accurately, and efficiently
Accurately inspect firearms using visual, functional, and safety inspections
Develop standard work, setup sheets, and standard operations for production jobs
Provide performance feedback to all members assigned to the quality department in a timely manner
Immediately report to the manager all matters that affect quality or productivity that cannot be resolved by the lead
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word and excel)
Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition
Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
Adhere and monitor SOP
Understand/ learn the nature and functionality of the products being inspected
Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there functional or cosmetic discrepancies
Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database
Complete other duties as assigned by manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has direct supervisory responsibilities to oversee the quality department.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of firearms; quality, features, safety, etc.
Demonstrable track record over a minimum of 5 years of successfully working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
Experience working independently with little supervision
Ability to use and program CMM machines
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred:
Vocational/Technical Degree
Computer/Software proficiency
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret quality performance reports and create solutions. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
This position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as:
Ability to collect and document data
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks
Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time
COMPUTER SKILLS
Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and Outlook. CMM programming experience is a plus.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company