Job description: 2 positions available 1-Weekday Mon-Thursday 6am-4:30pm 1-Nights Mon-Friday 3:30pm-12am

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Auditor will inspect product quality within the plant, ensuring that product inspections and quality assurance procedures are carried out as defined in the PHF Quality Manual and meet the standards required by our customers and the end user. This position places a strong significance on effective teamwork, clear communication, problem solving, organization, judgement, reliability and a strong work ethic.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned)

• Ensure the guidelines, procedures, specifications and reports in the Quality Manual are executed at the plant level and work with FQS to submit suggested improvements to the Corporate Quality Department as needed.
• Ensure that quality standards are maintained and communicated to all plant employees.
• Train associates as needed in defect identification & Quality SOPs.
• Participate in weekly Quality Meetings and follow up on action items and improvements agreed upon.
• Assist the FQS to maintain and provide access to Quality reference materials as needed, consisting of component standards, design folders, customer specifications, AQL sampling, defect guides, etc.
• Monitor new item BOM specifications and revisions for missing and/or incorrect components & unclear or conflicting item master instructions, and report to FQS to resolve with corporate. Communicate changes to employees and supervisors.
• Maintain new start up approval process and ensure quick resolution of all nonconformances to specifications.
• Monitor component item substitutions and ensure clear rework/repair instructions are implemented to modify substitute materials to meet customer and compliance requirements.
• Report component and fiber quality issues at plant level and report defects over allowable specifications to FQS. Maintain control of nonconforming materials and inspection and rework/repair labor, and report details of quality issues in log if assigned to do so by FQS.
• Enter data for daily Receiving, Work-In-Process, and Finished Goods Inspections in appropriate documents or forms or electronic devices as per quality procedures. Follow record retention guidelines provided by Corporate. Correct data entry errors as needed to ensure data is useful for further analysis.
• Be prepared for short notice assignments related to quality or other projects.
• Review quality inspection data and communicate to production team associates to make the necessary changes to improve product and process controls.
• Report on chronic quality control issues to FQS for follow-up with plant management team.
• Understand objectives and work with plant management and employees in a professional manner to achieve goals and continuously improve quality.
• Comply with company and safety guidelines.
• Promoting a Lean Manufacturing Culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to make qualified decisions and accept responsibility for decisions made.
• Experience in quality assurance for production manufacturing is ideal. Experience in the textile environment is preferred.
• Must be able to perform inspections in all areas of production.
• Have good vision and above average color perception.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to use a tape measure accurately and follow detail instructions.
• Knowledge of sewing is a plus. Must be able to identify sewing defects and causes.
• Display the need for thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Also possess the ability to communicate effectively with plant management and employees.
• Computer skills include competency with Outlook, Excel and Word.

Education:

High School or equivalent.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, dependent on plant location.
• Experience and Proficiency in Competencies necessary to be successful in role:
• Exceptionally Detail Oriented
• Communication written and verbal
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Customer Focused (Internal and External)
• Integrity and Professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Associates in this role have a need to be mobile 80% of the day in various locations in manufacturing and warehouse areas and maneuver around equipment, raw and finished goods, and racking. There is also a frequent need to remain in a stationary position. There is also a frequent need to reach objects a foot or more away and move objects closer or further away. There is an occasional need to position self to maintain equipment, including tables and desks. The ability to communicate instructions, information, and ideas so others will understand and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The ability to observe details from a very close range (inches from the observer) to distances several feet away is necessary as well inspecting and detecting objects of various sizes. There is an occasional need to move and transport items (typically less than 10 lbs.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates in this role spend most of the day in production / warehouse areas, where the Associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however there may be areas designated as Hearing Protection required and provided earplugs are mandatory in those areas. There may be areas of the plant and warehouse areas where exposure to heat and/or cold can occur. The Associate may be exposed to dust and floating particles used in the manufacturing, storage and inventory of raw materials and finished goods.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person