Quality Foreman
SUMMARY
To assist the management team with communication, supervision and administration of corporate and quality policies within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
* Direct all employees who are assigned to him/her to perform all work within assigned categories
* Interpret quality policies to assigned workers and enforce quality standards and regulations
* Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties accordingly
* Establish and/or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
* Recommend measures to improve production methods and quality of product, and suggest changes accordingly
* Communicate expectations to employees as to make certain they understand responsibilities
* Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving problems
* Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
* Communicate deficiencies (i.e. areas needing attention) for correction
* Conduct performance evaluations
* Accurate and timely reporting of hours worked for each employee he/she has responsibility for; hours charged appropriately to the various jobs
* Administer disciplinary actions consistently by monitoring safety performance, attendance, quality of work and productivity
* Monitor workmanship making certain that products are manufactured in accordance with applicable company, customer and regulatory requirements
* Understand and intrepret the Gunderson QA manual
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The following generally describes requirements to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period to successfully perform the assigned duties.
* Basic computer skills
* Must possess conversational English-speaking ability
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Extensive knowledge of blueprint reading and ABS requirements
* Safety-oriented
* Demonstrated ability to use good judgment
* Strong leadership skills
Experience and Education
*2 years minimum experience in a quality department
*1 year+ of progressive experience in a leadership role within a quality department
License or Certificate
*CWI Certification
*NDT Level II Certification in MT and/or UT