Quality Lead

Company: Atkore International
Location: Thomasville
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionAtkore is forging a future where all Atkore brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions to power and protect the world. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore manufactures electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions is a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work certification. Atkore's commitment to quality, delivery and value helps customers realize their vision. Atkore forges relationships and shapes the future with breakthrough results, enhanced technology, and innovative product offerings.
We are currently searching for a Quality Lead to be based out of Thomasville, GA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising QA Analyst(s) and resolving Quality, QC recordkeeping and testing accuracy issues.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system based company is a plus.
Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Supervise QA Analyst(s)
  
• Create and/or modify Specification Sheets
  
• Interpret ASTM, NEMA, and UL standards for company
  
• Communicate and work to resolve issues regarding Quality, QC Recordkeeping, and Testing Accuracy
  
• Communicate QA/QC issues to production floor
  
• Interpret technical needs, write letters, and provide documentation
  
• Answer customer questions regarding applications and/or installation
  
• Investigate, resolve and direct recording of product complaints
  
• Compose certification letters
  
• Interpret and review standards
  
• Maintain formulations - Proper formula by product
  
• Set up formulation trials
  
• Maintaining regrind testing protocol
  
• Cultivate incentive system that communicates QA issues and changes Production personnel behavior
  
• Primary contact with listing agency for resolution of issues
  
• Final review of listing agency Corrective Action Responses (CAR's)
  
• Research listing of alternative materials for addition to Authorized Registered Formulas
  
• Evaluate value of 3rd Party listing service provider and weigh alternative
  
• Manage vendor relations and site visits
  
• Provide material testing protocol for vendors
  
• Set up raw material trials
  
• Direct Purchase Order creation, analyze trade-offs, and make decisions about vendors
  
  Qualifications include:
  
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  • Minimum educational requirement is high school diploma, or equivalent
    
  • 3 years related experience, experience in manufacturing environment is a plus
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include, but not limited to Word and Excel
    
  • Ability to read and interpret QC forms and national standards (UL, NSF, ASTM and NEMA)
    
  • Ability to use measuring tools, such as micrometers, OD tape and tape measurers
    
  • High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization
    
    
    
    Our Culture Drives Value
    Atkore's culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.
    Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer's experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that's how we win!
    Great Leaders Drive Value
    Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.
    Atkore Delivers Value to You
    Atkore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
    Atkore is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.
    Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.
    Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Atkore International, Tallahassee , Quality Lead, Other , Thomasville, Florida