Quality Supervisor

Overview

Position Title: Quality Supervisor

Department: Quality

Location: 1555 Larkin Williams Rd Fenton Mo.

Reports To: Director of Quality

Classification: Salary - Exempt

This position is responsible for the overall quality of manufactured medical products. In addition, this role leads initiatives for improved quality and cost saving for existing products. This role offers the opportunity to work with customers, sales, manufacturing, purchasing and quality departments.

• Reviews, maintains, and updates the Quality Assurance Manual and other Quality department procedures.
• Prepares, plans, and leads on behalf of the organization, all external audits both regulatory and customer audits (ISO
  9001:2016) related to the products manufactured onsite.
• Leads, plans, and implements corrective actions, internal audits to ensure the highest product quality and continuous improvement.
• Supervises and directs the actions of Quality Inspectors and Quality Engineers. Coaches, counsel and disciplines employees when necessary.
• Trains employees in the company established work procedures and processes.
• Works in collaboration with design and manufacturing engineering to implement new products, design changes and to ensure all products and processes meet customer and regulatory specifications.
• Works cross functionally with all departments to ensure that the organization is aligned with the company's quality policies and meets all regulatory and customer requirements.
• Works with suppliers to drive corrective actions to maintain a high level of quality. Leads team to manage FAIRs and documentation.
• Leads all customer complaint investigations and corrective action initiatives through to full resolution; ensures accurate, timely documentation and ongoing updates to complaint records.
• Serves as the technical lead for incoming and in-process inspection equipment, including selection, validation, calibration standards, and ongoing compliance.
• Partners with the Director of Quality to drive overall product quality, promote continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthen a culture of quality excellence.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience along with 2 – 5 years of successful supervisory and quality experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in high pressure flow control valves a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge in machining and other manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, ISO Quality Systems and 8D Corrective Actions and the PPAP process.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Team player with strategic focus.
• Ability to multi-task several assignments.
• Ability to manage priorities to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational abilities, attention to detail.
• Ability to support efforts for continuous improvements in process efficiency and cost reduction.

• Self-starter, energizing, results-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Excellent cross-functional teamwork, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet aggressive reliability, performance, cost, serviceability, and delivery targets.
• Results oriented with a high commitment level.
• Experience with Zeiss CMM operations a plus.
• Experience in medical QMS (ISO 13485) a plus.

• Office environment with interaction on manufacturing floor and Engineering Test Lab.

Control Devices, LLC ("Control Devices" or "CD") is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality flow control valves, condensate removal traps, related components & accessories serving the compressed air, pressure washer, vehicle systems, medical, fire protection, specialty gas, & the industrial, agricultural & food service float valve markets. CD prides itself in the ability to design, innovate & manufacture flow control valves for custom applications & offers a line of standard products that has grown over the years.

CD is based in Saint Louis, MO & its products are sold on a global basis to O.E.M."s, Distributors & End Users.

CD offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, steeled-toed shoes reimbursement, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.

Control Devices, LLC provides is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.