Supervisor, QA

I. JOB DESCRIPTIONDepartment: QualityLocation:Durham, NCReports to:Quality & Safety DirectorII. STATEMENT OF PURPOSEPlans, implements and coordinates quality control policies and proceduresIII. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERSQuality Inspectors and Quality Technician.IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONMust be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers.V. SUPERVISION REQUIREDLimited.VI. EXPERIENCE REQUIREDFive years related experience and/or training preferred.VII. TRAVEL REQUIREDLimitedVIII. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESImplement authorized quality control standards for: incoming raw materials, parts, work in process, end items and finished goods.Coordinate the activities to establish corrective actions for discrepant materials and other processes.Ensure that government contracts are followed through the quality standards required.Comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions relating to quality procedures given in government contracts, federal and military standards and commercial contracts.Instruct inspection personnel in the use of required inspection instruments. Calibrate and check instruments for accuracy. Maintain a thorough documentation system as set forth by federal and commercial product standards.Evaluate all materials in line with quality control standards and monitor processes such as plating, painting, welding and injection molding. Evaluate tool maintenance as required.Coordinate quality problems as follows:PURCHASING - as to quality of purchased materialsMANUFACTURING - as to in-process quality and to resolve all discrepanciesENGINEERING - as to quality specs and to review discrepanciesMFG ENGINEERING - provides data and recommendations for product performanceProvide quality coordination between suppliers, customers, distributors, brokers and other agencies - to review product complaints and advise corrective actions when applicable.Provide supervision for employees on all shifts including weekend work, making sure that all shifts are properly manned with quality personnel.Communicate effectively with department supervisors, foremen and management level personnell.Work overtime as required.Report potential safety problems to the department supervisor and maintain a clean work area.Maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.Interacts with co-workers in a cooperative and professional manner.Adheres to company policies and procedures.Other duties may be assigned.IX. PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch.X. WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a moderate environment.. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The physical demands and work environment 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)