Canopy - QA Team Lead

How would you contribute?

Essential Duties

• · Oversee the daily activities of QA team on the production floor, providing guidance, training, and quality direction.
• · Train and serve as a subject matter expert for the QA inspection team.
• · Perform and oversee routine inspections on raw materials, in-process, and finished products to verify they meet quality specifications.
• · Use and train others on testing equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales, and spectrophotometers) to measure dimensions, thickness, color, strength, and other quality attributes.
• · Monitor and record data from production processes to ensure that machinery and equipment operate within quality standards.
• · Communicate with production staff to address any issues impacting product quality, such as machine adjustments, temperature settings, or material inconsistencies.
• · Identify and report any deviations from established quality standards, stopping production when necessary to prevent defects.
• · Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, tests, and production results.
• · Plan, lead, and conduct internal quality audits for GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 15378 adherence, including audit scheduling, execution, and reporting.
• · Participate in internal and external quality audits, preparing audit materials and documentation as required.
• · Supports the document control program for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other controlled quality documents, including revision tracking, approval routing, and distribution to ensure only current versions are in use.
• · Coordinate periodic review, approval, and revision cycles for SOPs and other controlled quality documentation.
• · Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• · Communicate to relevant personnel all information essential to ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of GMP, ISO 15378, ISO 9001, and other regulatory compliance programs.
• · Serve as primary support to the QA Manager on quality initiatives, projects, and daily operations.
• · Provide backup as a substitute ISO auditor.
• · Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• · Handle materials safely, including raw plastics, finished products, and testing chemicals.
• · Maintain company attendance standards.
• · Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent; a technical degree or certification in Quality Control, Packaging Science, Materials Science, or a related field is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in quality control/inspection within a personal care, beauty packaging, or plastics/injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Internal auditing experience required, including familiarity with GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 15378 audit processes.
• QMS auditor certification preferred.
• Experience in beauty care, cosmetics, or other regulated consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 15378, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) quality management requirements, with the ability to plan and lead internal audits against these standards.
• Proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales, spectrophotometers) and quality documentation software.
• Experience with document control systems and SOP lifecycle management, including document creation, review, approval, revision, and archiving.
• Knowledgeable in maintaining controlled document logs and ensuring compliance with document retention and traceability requirements.
• Knowledgeable in Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving methodology.
• Strong leadership and training skills; ability to guide and direct the work of QA Operators.
• Capability to solve complex problems, utilizing strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships, and support team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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