QAQC Assistant Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Assistant Supervisor for the QAQC Department is responsible for leading and overseeing key quality control processes related to raw materials, audits, and sorting activities. The position ensures the highest standards of material inspection, compliance with internal and external audits, and efficient documentation management. The role also involves supporting the implementation of environmental surveys and audits, providing leadership for supplier-related quality control, and driving improvements in quality assurance processes.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Raw Material Inspection, Evaluation, and Compliance

• Oversee the comprehensive inspection of incoming raw materials, ensuring that all materials meet pre-defined quality standards before entering the production line. This includes reviewing raw material samples, verifying chemical content, and conducting physical inspections in accordance with company specifications and industry standards.

• Lead the evaluation of raw materials intended for new model production. Assess and verify whether new materials meet the required performance, safety, and quality criteria before their approval for use in production. Ensure proper documentation of evaluation results.

• Perform detailed analysis and review of raw materials' chemical composition, ensuring they align with required safety, environmental, and performance standards. Identify potential hazards or discrepancies in chemical contents and work with suppliers to address any issues.

• Ensure all incoming materials are accurately documented, registered, and traced. Oversee the registration process, ensuring that each material batch is logged correctly and aligned with production requirements. Manage any discrepancies or issues that arise during registration.

Audit and Compliance Support

• Lead and conduct internal audits within the QAQC department to ensure compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory standards (ISO, industry standards). Develop audit schedules, prepare reports, and ensure corrective actions are implemented for non-conformance issues.

• Provide direct support during external audits by regulatory bodies or third-party certification agencies. Coordinate the preparation of audit materials, assist in gathering documentation, and facilitate access to production areas for auditors.

• Coordinate and support the auditing of suppliers to ensure they adhere to the company's quality control standards. Assist in developing audit schedules, conducting on-site evaluations, and providing corrective action recommendations to suppliers when necessary. Maintain a continuous supplier performance monitoring system.

• Conduct and oversee environmental surveys to monitor workplace conditions, including air quality, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of findings, working closely with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team to address any identified risks or non-compliance issues.

Sorting Support and Documentation Management

• Supervise and support sorting activities within the QAQC department, ensuring that materials are correctly classified, segregated, and inspected for defects before production use. Develop processes to efficiently identify defective or non-conforming materials and prevent them from being used in production.

• Manage the documentation process related to the issuance and registration of raw materials, quality control certificates, and audit reports. Ensure that all required paperwork is complete, accurate, and complies with company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain well-organized and accessible records.

• Work closely with the DCC to ensure all quality-related documents, including raw material specifications, inspection results, and audit reports, are correctly issued, registered, and maintained. Ensure that documents are easily retrievable for audits, management reviews, and operational use.

• Support the pre-issuance sorting activities, ensuring that materials to be used in production are properly inspected and cleared. Coordinate with production teams to ensure that only compliant materials are issued and ensure that sorting processes are carried out without delays or errors.

Other Related Tasks

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the QAQC team and ensure efficient operations.

• Assist with special projects or initiatives related to QAQC team as needed.

Skills

1. In-depth knowledge of raw material inspection processes, quality standards, and techniques for evaluating the chemical and physical properties of materials to ensure compliance with specifications.

2. Strong understanding of internal and external audit processes, including the ability to conduct and support internal audits, and assist in supplier and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

3. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team, with experience in overseeing QAQC activities, driving improvements, and ensuring efficient performance in quality control operations.

4. Ability to analyze inspection data, identify root causes of quality issues, and implement corrective actions to resolve non-conformities and improve material quality.

5. Expertise in managing quality control documentation, including registering materials, maintaining audit reports, and ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping in compliance with company policies.

6. Familiarity with environmental regulations and workplace safety standards, with experience in conducting environmental surveys and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements within quality control activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or any related field.

• At least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in inspecting incoming raw materials, evaluating their quality, and ensuring compliance with material specifications and industry standards.

• Proven experience in conducting internal quality audits and supporting external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and other regulatory requirements relevant to quality assurance.

• Demonstrated experience in managing supplier audits, evaluating supplier performance, and working closely with suppliers to ensure material quality standards are met consistently.

• Practical experience in conducting environmental surveys, ensuring compliance with workplace environmental standards, and preparing detailed reports on environmental findings.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in leading a team of QAQC professionals, managing team performance, providing mentorship, and driving continuous improvement in quality control operations.

• Experience in handling quality control documentation, such as raw material inspection reports, audit findings, corrective actions, and ensuring proper filing and record maintenance for traceability.

• Proven ability to identify quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to resolve non-conformities, ensuring the continued improvement of quality control processes.