Title:  Production Foreman - QA

Summary:

It is a “working” position, meaning that the supervisory duties are only performed as part of the present position. Assists QA Manager in directing QA personnel. Quality Assurance auditing and strictly enforcing the Quality Standards established by STULZ QA Manager. Responsible for implementing changes and improvements through Lean concepts and principles by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for getting teams started on time in the work locations as needed in the plant
• Promote safe working environment and behaviors.
• Responsible for allocating resources effectively and efficiently and reporting any obstacles leading to potential impact on shipping schedule.
• Lead team daily improvement cycles with 5-S and PDCA methodology for continued incremental improvements in all assigned processes.
• Responsible for coaching Team members assigned, assisting in training, cross-training and daily job responsibilities and requirements.
• Promote skills growth and build coaches within your team, emphasizing support for and acknowledgement of positive behaviors.
• Sharing best practices with other team leaders.
• Responsible for controlling area inventory, ordering shop supplies and daily production kit/part requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring tools and equipment for QA department are all in good working condition. Responsible for replacing and reporting damaged and/or faulty items to the QA Manager or QA Calibration Employee.
• Reviews and assigns all work and personnel.
• Responsible for time and resource management.
• Responsible for participating in and assisting in personnel reviews and all disciplinary actions of team members.
• Assist and coach team members in proper housekeeping using Lean tools and concepts, such as Standard Work, and 5s.
• Strictly enforces Quality Assurance Procedures as established by QA Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable the individuals to perform the essential functions. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and must have knowledge of or learn the product lines, manufacturing assembly, piping and /or wiring of precision cooling and humidity control applications. Must have extensive experience in Final/Shipping QA process functional testing Process. Individuals must be capable of identifying obstacles to continuous flow of accurate information and quality material and act in a responsible manner evaluating potential solutions to determine the best course of action based on standard practice time, cost, and safety.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or 3 to 5 years’ experience in a related environment is required.
• Basic Lean Manufacturing Training