KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Job Title:

Quality Control Inspector-Vendor Reports To:

Supplier Quality Engineer Job category: Individual contributor

Management Division:

Scented & Living Solutions Department:

Quality Control Location:

Manitowoc, WI Description / Scope / Mission Support facility operations to ensure all components used in manufacturing meet specification. Assist in identifying and resolving vendor quality issues. Document and communicate quality issues to production management and Lab Coordinator to improve vendor performance and personnel training. Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities 1. Conduct inspections on components used in production. 2. Maintain master samples and component inspection files 3. Formalize inspection files into controlled document database. 4. Coordinate and/or conduct any testing necessary to qualify new components. 5. Maintain SPC data files 6. Process non-conforming product forms as necessary to document vendor quality issues 7. Check and release certified raws off COA comparison. 8. Perform other duties as required and requested by supervisor.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

None.

Education / Certification

/ Qualifications / Experience High school diploma, HSED, or equivalent experience. Able to read, write and speak English language at the high school (12th Grade) level. Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook Trained on job. Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement. Prior experience in a quality function is a plus.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

None.

Specific Knowledge:

(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal) Sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste or smell up to 1/3 of the time. Reach above shoulders; talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or touch 2/3 and more of the time. Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force exerted up to 2/3 and more of the time. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

Utility knife up to 1/3 of the time. Torque tester 1/3 of the time. Caliper 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED

Safety glasses and steel toe shoes required. KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.