Quality Technician Lead

Responsibilities

This is a 2nd shift position - hours are Monday-Thursday, 2pm to 12am.

The Lead Quality Technician supports their supervisor by coordinating daily laboratory activities and performing inspections and analytical testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods. This role helps prioritize testing and provides first level troubleshooting for product-related issues. It also must communicate and interact daily with the operations and technical employees to complete all tasks successfully. A requirement for this role is the ability to work with minimum supervision or without supervision.

Quality Control Operations

• Perform routine testing of raw materials to support purchase decisions and to help reduce quality variability.
• Perform routine testing of in-process batches and finished goods and recommend adjustments according to the company quality standards.
• Prioritize daily testing work based on production needs, sample volume, customer needs, and testing requirements.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in SAP and any other software needed.
• Fast and accurate decision making on product dispositions using root cause analysis techniques when necessary. Communicate reasoning and concerns to the Quality Team Lead regarding those decisions.
• Comply with retain samples management.

Quality Supervisor Support

• Serve as the primary resource for Quality Technicians regarding inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting issues.
• Conduct basic training for new employees and check effectiveness.

• Support the resolution of internal and external nonconformances.
• Assist with equipment calibrations and verifications.
• Provide feedback to the Quality Supervisor on performance, training gaps, and competencies.

General

• Complete any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned by the company or direct supervisor.
• Follow and adhere to all safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• • 2-year associate’s degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.
  • Applicants with extensive ink/coatings experience or chemical manufacturing laboratory experience will be considered.

Skills and competencies

• Ability to distinguish color nuances required for all facilities except in NJ.

• • Previous experience in Color Theory/Matching preferred for all facilities except in NJ.
  • Ability to maintain records, generate written reports, and communicate results clearly.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
  • SAP experience preferred.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills without formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently, with no direct supervision.

Contact Person

 Kendal Bradley
HR Team
Phone: (+1) 9803895006