Quality Inspection Supervisor

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Company Profile

Air Products is an industrial gas company with a focus on serving energy, the environment, and emerging markets. The company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to industries like refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Quality Inspection Supervisor who will directly supervise a team of 5 to 8 inspection and test technicians. Manufactured containers must comply with critical engineering criteria, customer specifications, design standards, and applicable regulatory codes.

Ensures that appropriate testing methods are utilized to prove the performance of Gardner’s and its subcontractors’ work against performance criteria.

Must balance production schedules, safety performance, and efficiency of the inspection department employees, while ensuring the quality of all work.

Education Level

• BS in a technical discipline (preferred). Experience is considered in place of a technical degree.

Work Experience

• Supervisory experience in a union shop environment.
• Strong welding and manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, (Excel, Word). Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Highly motivated, detailed, and results-oriented with strong execution, organization, and communication (verbal and written) skills demonstrated experience.
• Quality management systems, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of test and inspection procedures as required to ensure the product meets all design and performance specifications.
• Complete all test and inspection documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with Production Foremen to prioritize Test Department resources in support of the production schedule.
• Day-to-day supervision of the Quality and Test Department technicians in support of the overall goals and objectives of Gardner Cryogenics, including safety, quality, production schedule, and budget.
• Lead to the Quality/Test Department technicians in compliance with Gardner’s Basic Safety Process.
• Lead troubleshooting and investigation efforts about nonconforming products.
• Manage the calibration of standards and test equipment.
• Provide training and development to Gardner’s Quality and Test Department Technicians.
• Schedule external inspection agency representatives as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely on technical topics.
• Fundamental understanding of MRP processes, shop floor scheduling techniques, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques and vacuum technology.
• Strong presentation skills are a plus.
• Strong technical troubleshooting background.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacations, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Employer’s Statement

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.