Quality Control Supervisor - Nights
Company: Toyota Boshoku America, Inc
Location: Princeton
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR - NIGHTSI. General Summary: Under
general supervision, oversees the quality control operations during
the designated shift which includes maintaining the overall plant
quality system plus daily job assignments. Directs Team Leaders and
other Team Members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution
of the group's responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line,
cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to
accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company
policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality
standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction,
accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency,
training, teamwork, and morale. II. Essential Job
Functions:GeneralA. Function as a first-line supervisor over team
leaders and team members. 1. Understand, execute, and ensure
consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and
practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted,
in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook.2.
Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance
and recommending corrective action.3. Develop and maintains
positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity,
respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork,
and harmony.4. Provide direction and motivation to team members
emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost
reduction, and morale.B. Responsible for accomplishing department
hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation
schedule.1. Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to
standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process
variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste.2.
Develop standardized work procedures. 3. Direct the work of Team
Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing
and analyze production requirements based on current work situation
and production schedules.4. Direct floor activities through
consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP)
to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct
sub-standard situations.C. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain
the highest level of quality and efficiency possible. 1. Monitor
the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including
kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed.2.
Knowledge of how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and
escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality
systems correctly.3. Partner with the Quality department to
initiate investigation and containment activities.4. Troubleshoot
daily quality, safety, and production issues.5. Identify potential
and current change points and make the required adjustments need to
ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production
efficiency (PEFF), and cost are maintained.6. Be proactive in
predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to
correct. D. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned
area.1. Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator
(KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability,
PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement.2.
Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs,
daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities. 3. Initiate,
coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and
cost improvement projects.4. Lead the implementation of team
members' ideas and suggestions and management directed
initiatives.E. Maintain a safe working environment for all team
members. 1. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety
policies and procedures.2. Lead, perform, and/or participate in
ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and
safety audits and related activities.3. Lead ergonomic assessments
of team member work stations and implement countermeasures and job
rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team
member well-being.4. Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning
Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security.5. Monitor
safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being. F.
Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality
standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality,
job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous
improvement.G. Collect, record, and analyze information while
maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned
area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice.1.
Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data. 2.
Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift
activities such as production, production problems, parts
shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer)
as required. Perform other various administrative duties. 3.
Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training
records. H. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on
various issues. 1. Through daily communication meetings, keep team
members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way
communication.2. Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with
upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to
ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based
environment.3. Coordinate communications between shifts for
assigned area(s).Functional (Quality Control)A. Support the Quality
Manager and overall plant quality system.B. Establish and maintain
quality standards that meet or exceed customer requirements.C.
Communicate customer or supplier quality issues to manufacturing,
production control, and quality control departments.D. Initiate
effective containment and investigation activities to prevent
further quality problem/defect outflow in-house and to customer.E.
Effectively communicate with customers and/or suppliers to resolve
quality problems.F. Investigate and countermeasure internal quality
defects to improve plant processes.G. Ensure proper quality
processes and procedures are followed and maintained plant
wide.III. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Education: * High
school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. * Associate's degree
required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:* Minimum three years of relevant manufacturing
experience required.* Automotive industry experience preferred with
parts production, quality, or production control experience a
plus.* Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience
required.* Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production
Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred. Personal/Technical Skills:*
General understanding and practical work experience with automotive
quality systems and processes.* General understanding and working
knowledge of inspection standards and check fixtures.* Must be able
to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or
weekend overtime.* Thorough understanding of trade terminology,
quality management and control systems and techniques,
manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow,
scheduling, kanban, machine operation, and company policies as
standards. * Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and
resolution.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work
environment.* Ability to work with multiple departments and
prioritize activities.* Ability to read instruction manuals, blue
prints, and specifications. * Ability to maintain on call
flexibility to control abnormal conditions.* Ability to be flexible
in a constantly changing production environment. * Active listener
with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal
skills.* Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond
to unforeseen demands and/or problems. * Ability to implement plans
to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency
for assigned areas.* Strong organization, time management, and
planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight
deadlines.* Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic
fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training
(JIT).Language Skills:* Strong verbal and written communication
skills in English.Computer/Software:* Previous experience working
with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System
experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred.* Solid working knowledge and
demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other
computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS
PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).IV. Work
Environment/Conditions:Office: Open Office Environment, moderate
noise level.Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.*
Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. *
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel
toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required
in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.
Personal attire standards may apply.Travel: MinimalV. Physical
Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the team member is
required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance
requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the
department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine
adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical
ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member
must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended
periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping,
or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be
occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts,
materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to
30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).Disclaimer: This job
description is intended to identify the general nature and level of
work performed by team members within this classification, as well
as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should
not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members
assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team
member must be able to perform its essential functions with or
without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this
job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the
employment relationship between TBA and any team member.EOE
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