Quality Control Technician Lead

Company: PLZ Aeroscience Corporation
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

PLZ Corp is the North American leader in specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturing. We formulate, blend, fill and package more than 2,500 branded and private label products including cleaners and polishers, industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, air fresheners, and personal care products for home and industrial use. We offer exciting opportunities with future career growth potential!JOB RESPONSIBILITIESControls and dispositions nonconforming materialsAudits, conducts inspections, reports non-conformances, and assists in root cause analysesEvaluate all batch and finished good samples per specifications as requiredMaintains accurate records of all test results and generates certificates of analysis per customer requestConducts calibration and verification of laboratory equipmentPerform production startup activities during the changeoverParticipates in various special projects as instructed by QA managementEvaluate production lines for all QC procedures and specification requirementsInvestigates customer complaints against retain samplesCreating and researching continuous improvement efforts for Quality Assurance and OperationsTake a leadership role in quality investigations as requiredAct as a resource on shift for both Quality Technicians, Production Supervisors and other plant employeesPerform service and troubleshooting on lab equipment as neededAssist in maintaining calibration documents for equipmentLead training sessions with Quality employeesWork with Operations to prioritize issues and resolve conflicts on shiftProvide documentation and written reports to customer service and management for review as neededPerform various quality control functions including but not limited to line inspection, audits.Lead, train and coach QC employeesInspect various products to assure compliance with Company specificationsPerform various duties as assignedDrive process-based leadership onto the production floorDrives problem-solving strategies on the production floor JOB QUALIFICATIONS Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field at a minimumAbility to communicate effectively, both written and verbally in EnglishGood Math SkillsSelf-StarterBilingual skills helpfulExcellent conflict resolution skillsComputer knowledge required including Microsoft ExcelGood organizational skillsLeadership skillsGood people skills, ability to work well with othersProficiency at problem-solving. 5-Whys, Root Cause Analysis, 8-D.Six Sigma and Lean methodology a plusSAP knowledge is a plus

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