Quality & Safety Tech - 2nd Shift

About the position

The position of Quality/Safety Tech will be assisting the Divisional Quality Manager and Divisional Safety Manager in the plant location. Will be the local representative of the quality department and safety department.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items.
• Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes).
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
• Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer.
• Catch poor quality on the front end of manufacturing the product.
• Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.
• Demonstrate superior time management skills and be self-driven and self-motivated.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Exhibit outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solve practical problems and interpret verbal and written instructions.
• Multi-task and deal with a variety of challenges and situations.
• Read, comprehend and interpret operating instructions, training and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and customers.
• Provide positive and corrective feedback.
• Be involved in the complaint process for internal and external customers.
• Enter, track, and resolve complaint issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Perform process audits.
• Conduct data entry.
• Manage and control documents (safety, training, and quality).
• Control non-conforming supplier defects and returns.
• Manage sorting and reworks.
• Manage weekly KPIs and/or compliance with CAR (corrective action reports).
• Responsible for PAR (Preventive Action Reports).
• Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
• Be available to work on holidays when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Computer literacy; proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• High school graduate or equivalent with related college degree and/or technical courses or associate (two-year) college degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma preferred, OSHA or Safety related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• All State and Pre-Paid Legal.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Childbearing and parental leave.