Job Description
Job Description
Title: Quality Supervisor
Reports to: Vice President of Quality, or designee
FLSA: FT Non-Exempt
Location(s): Levelland, TX
Direct Reports: Quality Technicians & Senior Quality Technicians
Summary:
This position requires the flexibility to work 40 or more hours per week and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or designee.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include the ability to perform all requirements of the Quality Technician, but are not limited to:
- Follow all safety requirements.
- Conducts product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Works with production personnel in maintaining a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers.
- Conducts inspection and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:
- Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products.
- Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion a minimum of two (2) times per shift
- Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection
- Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within the capabilities of the lab equipment.
- Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status.
- Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet
- Maintain good housekeeping in the lab and lab areas.
- Oversee all Quality Lab activities to ensure compliance with all PLP, ASTM, AWWA, NSF, Factory Mutual, Customer & Regulatory requirements
- Will fulfill the role of Plant ISO QMS Coordinator, achieve ISO Internal Auditor certification, and
- Is responsible for ensuring the following activities are completed in a timely manner.
The Supervisor may work with Senior Quality Technicians to ensure these tasks are completed and are included as part of the ongoing training for the Senior Quality Technicians.
- Weekly measuring instrument calibrations
- Weekly print character inventory
- Increase learning about various product standards that PLP manufactures in accordance with
- Resin truck/railcar check-in
- Train new Quality Technicians
- Weekly evaluation of the QMS dashboard
- Issue MTRs
- Drive 24 24-hour review/closure of NCRs
- Ensure line validation, annual, and semi-annual test requirements are completed
- Ensure preparedness for all 3rd party audits – NSF, FM, and customer audits
- Issue daily updates to Quality Hold list and work with Production personnel to clear QC hold promptly
- Maintain plant document control
- Ensure customer complaints are addressed promptly and closed within 30 days
- Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CPARs
- Coordinate monthly plant meetings to address CIRs
- Communicate daily with the VP of Quality or designee on the status of lab and QMS compliance
- Lead internal QMS audits
- Evaluate equipment and supply needs for the lab and purchase as authorized
- Schedule annual instrument calibrations
Job Skills:
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- Leadership, professionalism, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with MSWord and MSExcel
- Strong focus on safety, quality customer service, and productivity
- Ability to operate a forklift
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong math skills
Preferred Experience:
- 1-2 years’ experience
- Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Ability to verbally communicate with other employees
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes
- Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
- Position requires a full range of body motion, including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and the ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat)
- Must be able to work Weekends
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Must have reliable transportation to/from work
- Must be punctual to work
Company DescriptionAt Pipeline Plastics, we are proud to be an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe solutions for infrastructure and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, our team works to deliver reliable products that support communities across North America. We value integrity, safety, and collaboration, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.
Company Description
At Pipeline Plastics, we are proud to be an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe solutions for infrastructure and industrial applications. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, our team works to deliver reliable products that support communities across North America. We value integrity, safety, and collaboration, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to grow with us and make a meaningful impact.