Quality Assurance Technician Lead: 1st Shift

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician Lead based in Tolleson, AZ. The opening is for the 1st shift, operating from 6:30am to 3:00pm.

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Communicates about quality with supervisors, managers, other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to plant practice.
• Maintains quality reports, start‑up and qualification related documents and forms.
• Sets up and maintains product files in the Infinity QS data collection system.
• Develops and analyzes statistical data, control charts and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Formulates and maintains quality action plans to achieve quality assurance objectives.
• Creates and implements inspection criteria and procedures.
• Maintains quality inspection procedures.
• Completes written documentation as required.
• Coordinates and manages the hardware and rework processes.
• Coordinates quality activity with other departments to achieve plant objectives in compliance with plant procedures.
• Orders, maintains, and repairs quality testing equipment and gauges.
• Conducts and maintains scheduled calibrations of quality test equipment and gauges.
• Coordinates quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
• Performs all tasks and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician and Lab Technicians as needed.
• Plays an active role on teams within organization.
• In the absence of the Quality Manager, works with Production Manager to set up priorities for quality staff to maintain quality in the products.
• Assists in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process.
• Assures operators and PMT Leads are following procedures to conduct tests and inspections.
• Changes over challenge test samples during product change‑overs.
• Assists all plant personnel with IT support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
• Maintains and conducts gauge R&R system.
• Limited travel may be required.

A minimum of 1 to 3 years in manufacturing is required. Minimum of 6 months quality experience preferred. Prior leadership experience preferred.

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.