Position Summary:

This job holder must have the ability to conduct daily factory in-line and final furniture inspections at his/her assigned factory location. His/her goal is to ensure proper quality controls are being enforced by the QA inspectors and to correct and trouble shoot any manufacturing production problems found. He/she must also ensure adequate staff coverage within the factory.

Primary Functions:

1 - Understand the QA processes for the factory and establish a rapport with the production team and line staff.

2 - Execute daily furniture in-line and final inspections in accordance with WSI procedures.

3 - Deploy staff for maximum coverage.

4 - Provide accurate and timely quality control reports to immediate supervisor.

5 - Keep the QA Supervisor well informed of any potential issues that will affect quality or delivery.

6 - Reference required control samples or documents (PDS-Product data sheet or weekly production schedule) as required.

7 - Have the right tools to perform the job.

- Lead a factory QC team and provide positive coaching.

- Train and coach new inspectors to perform their assigned tasks.

- Cross check production schedules with the production team on daily basis to ensure adequate inspection coverage.

- Ensure QC inspectors are properly deployed within the factory to give the best coverage.

- Assist the QA manager to determine daily/weekly QC manpower arrangements.

- Follow up on any quality corrective or action plans.

Qualifications:

Basic Skills required:

• Understand furniture quality control processes and systems.
• Previous experience in an inspector or lead position.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings, sewing notes, and work instructions.

    General Skills Required

• Effective communication & report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities in solving production problem.
• Good eyesight.
• Good leadership capabilities to lead team of inspectors.
• Able to train Quality inspectors.
• Good Initiative, able to work under high pressure working environment
• Team player, excellent initiative, and responsible person.

     Physical requirements

• Ability to move about the facility at will
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to distinguish colors and patterns from each other
• Eye sight at “normal ability” (may be corrected) to read and observe close up and at a distance clearly
• Ability to stand/walk for significant parts of the day
• Ability to work in a typical manufacturing or office environment