Bio-Gro, Inc.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Bio-Gro, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stop production if serious product defects are present.
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
Oversee staff; inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Participate in the development of product specifications.
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in quality control.
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
COMPETENCY:
Technology skills, ERP software.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Able to travel as needed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business, Chemistry, Engineering, or field related.
Three to five plus years of experience in a related field required, supervisory experience a plus.
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The Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Stop production if serious product defects are present.
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
Oversee staff; inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Participate in the development of product specifications.
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in quality control.
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
COMPETENCY:
Technology skills, ERP software.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Able to travel as needed.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business, Chemistry, Engineering, or field related.
Three to five plus years of experience in a related field required, supervisory experience a plus.
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