Job Description
Job Description
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist in compliance with Thruways Quality Management System (QMS) which is certified to ISO-9021 (as revised), and AS-9100 (as revised). Continually improve quality performance, customer satisfaction and technical alignment of products to customers specs, prints, standards, fit/form/function.
This individual has responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Conduct timely and accurate inspections of incoming items requiring quality inspection.
- Evaluate and review customer drawings and specifications against supply chain provided products to ensure products meet or exceed all requirements.
- Facilitate approval of alternate products as needed with Customer and Thruway teams.
- Perform final pack audits as required.
- Prepare and submit accurate quality documentation (e.g., MTRs, CoCs, FAIs, ISIRs, PPAPs) to meet customer requirements.
- Maintain and coordinate calibration of measuring and testing equipment, ensuring all resources are properly documented.
- Maintain the branch calibration log.
- Assist the CQM and GM in training and ensuring branch personnel follow the Thruway quality manual (QM), procedures (PR), and work instructions (WI). Elevate non-compliance to the GM and CQM.
- Notify the CQM of any ideas for improvement, with suggestions and reasoning.
- Prepare for and undergo audits: Customer and/or Certification as needed
- Perform and document monthly 6S Audits. Distribute audit report to the CQM and GM.
- Help coordinate the completion action items required to rectify any 6S audit findings.
- Enforce safety measures and implement safety training as required.
- Identify potential safety hazards and implement proactive measures to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Support the development and reinforcement of a strong safety culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Act as point person between customer and Thruway ‘s supply chain on all branch quality issues.
- Escalate major quality issues to the CQM and GM.
- Issue, respond, complete and close CAPA’s as required, without un-due delay.
- Review Branch Parts-Per-Million (PPM) returns to ensure proper reason codes were utilized.
- Assist with physical inventory and warehouse functions as required and timely
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Documented Experience (2+ years) in a direct quality role required
- Experience in manufacturing environments and Electro/Mechanical hardware
- OSHA10 preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems
- Process auditing preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks
- Problem-solving, time-management, organizational and analytical ability.
- Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
- Assist in implementing quality initiatives.
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
- Self-motivated
- Team player who works productively with wide range of people
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
TRAVEL: The majority of the time will be spent onsite at the Thruway distribution facility. Occasional travel to other Thruway facilities (NY, PA, GA) or customer locations may be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day shift
Location: Rochester, NY
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.
Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.