Lead QC Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine testing and evaluation of results. Provides clear documentation, details issues to internal stakeholders
• Enters data in computer and communicates results to internal/external customers. Provides analyses and helps interpret data
• Completes in-depth/self-initiated projects, communicates project results and implements the resulting process improvements
• Mentors colleagues as needed and fills in as needed to support lab team
• Serves as lead person in supervisor’s absence, and/or fills in as needed for other job duties within the department
• Troubleshoots and problem solves issues with QC team and internal teams
• Conducts quality control training for QC Technicians, or cross-training for Production, other lab personnel, etc
• Works with internal teams to improve the manufacturing process, using the tools of process improvement
• May initiate/draft Lab Test Methods (LTMs) procedures/revisions and calibration procedures as directed for new equipment or tests (in S.C.).
• Help setup/maintain a 5S environment in the QC lab
• Create/Improve inventory management within the lab
• Other duties as assigned

• 2 years college level science-related curriculum with a minimum of 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant materials, and/or the knowledge of the science/chemistry behind them, required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills – both verbal and written, required.
• Supervisory skills, preferred.
• Knowledge of related raw materials, ink systems, production processes, available resources, strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and/or skill in relevant testing techniques, and knowledge of suppliers (if applicable), required.
• Ability to act on experiments/projects, and/or demonstrate process improvements/innovation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, formula breakdowns, etc.
• Ability