Manager, Quality Control - Vitro

To plan, organize and direct the activities of the Quality Control Department and coordinate the total plant quality assurance effort so as to ensure comliance to customer, division, and plant quality standards. 

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Sr.Quality Control Technicians and Glass Attendants; designs and
  performs special process experiments; conducts experimental analysis work; and evaluates and interprets
  collected process and quality data.These positions supervise and administers activities of the Quality Control Department in accumulating and
  analyzing quality data of in-process and out-going production. The incumbent directs the activities of subordinates
  through day to day personal contact, and receives periodic written reports and correspondence as required from
  each, and reviews objectives and plans as needed.

• The incumbent establishes and maintains current and long range quality objectives for the plant, designs
  Quality Control Systems and develops improvements for existing systems through the application of experience
  and acquired knowledge. In addition, the incumbent develops quality standards and technology of the Company
  with respect to costs, product quality, and customer service. From the results of this work and in conjunction with
  others at the plant, makes full economic evaluation of the quality control system developed. This position is in
  frequent contact with the Plant Manager, Manager Glass Products,Manager, Float Process Manager, Value Added
  Products Manager, and Shift Managers concerning quality procedures, product quality levels, and customer
  response to product quality.The incumbent complies and analyzes field complaints, inspects field installations when necessary and makes
  periodic visitations to customer facilities.

• The incumbent conducts in-plant testing programs and evaluates results to assist in problem-solving and product
  improvement in cooperation with the Production Departments. The Quality Control Department works with the
  Production Department to evaluate borderline quality characteristics and render assistance based upon thorough
  knowledge of product specifications and customer requirements

• Based upon knowledge and judgment of the circumstances and the conditions existing at the time, the
  incumbent has the responsibility and full decision-making power to determine whether product meets stated
  requirements, and to provide judgment in those areas where requirements may not exist; however, the final
  decision to save or throw away, to screen or not to screen, or to ship or not to ship is strictly the responsibility of
  the Plant Manager.

• The incumbent is responsible for the morale of all Quality Control personnel and for creating an atmosphere of
  confidence, mutual trust, and respect among all Works #4 employees, so that no need for a third party will exist.
  Reviews all disciplinary action, disqualification, absenteeism, and employee situations. Prepares
  performance appraisals of QC personnel and annually counsels them. Makes recommendations to the Plant
  Manager for promotion, demotion, transfer, or other assignments of his personnel.

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree plus five years industrial experience in a quality control or related
functions, an aptitude in mathematics and statistics, skill in oral and written communication and the ability to
effectively supervise and develop subordinates.