Afinitas

manufacturing

QC/QALead&SafetyLead

$0–0k Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“QC/QA Lead & Safety Lead at Afinitas. Skills: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety Leadership, Manufacturing. Develop, implement, and monitor quality control processes. Create and maintain product specifications, process documents, and testing protocols”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure that all products meet established quality standards; Ensure that all safety policies are implemented and adhered to; Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements; Driving continuous improvement in quality and safety practices; Ensure consistent production standards across all departments; Verify that supplier-provided materials meet internal requirements and regulatory standards; Ensure adherence to company and customer specifications; Prepare accurate reports and analysis; Ensure alignment with corporate and site-level safety programs; Recommend strategic initiatives to improve performance

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Root cause investigations; Corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans for quality issues; Recommend improvements

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality control/assurance role, Experience with safety program implementation in an industrial or manufacturing setting, understanding of quality methodologies, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to lead cross-functional teams and conduct training

Nice to Have

Certification in Quality (e.g., CQIA, CQE) and/or Safety (e.g., OSHA 30, CSP, CHST), Familiarity with DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations, Experience in statistical analysis tools and software, Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) a plus, experience with ERP or QMS systems

What You'll Do.

and monitor quality control processes

Create and maintain product specifications

and testing protocols

Oversee incoming material inspections

Conduct in-process and final product inspections

Perform and document quality assurance testing

Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans

Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools

Manage and maintain all documentation and records related to quality

Support internal and external audits

Train team members on QA/QC procedures

and manage comprehensive safety programs

Lead the site-wide safety committee and initiatives

Establish and manage a safety audit program

Support incident investigations

Maintain accurate documentation of incidents

Deliver safety training programs

Collaborate with and manage an external safety consultant(s)

Track and report key safety metrics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to lead cross-functional teams; Train team members on QA/QC procedures; Ensure a quality-focused mindset across the facility; Lead the site-wide safety committee and initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture; Collaborate with and manage an external safety consultant(s)

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish)

Process & Methodology

Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Resource planning, Continuous improvement

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