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Overview

This position will be located in Chesapeake, VA

The Quality Assurance & Safety Lead is responsible for leading and developing best-in-class quality assurance processes in support of global programs and customers. The Quality Assurance & Safety Lead is responsible for all aspects of quality assurance including internal audits, supporting external audits, leading receiving inspection and quality assurance, non-conformance management, and pre-shipment inspection and quality assurance. The Quality Assurance & Safety Lead is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and quality product is delivered to customers.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform and document internal audits of quality manual, processes, and procedures to identify potential improvements and findings

• Support external audits in a thorough and professional manner through preparation, reinforcement training of personnel, document preparation, documentation of resulting findings/recommendations, and any other actions necessary for a successful audit

• Manage and oversee completion of corrective actions to resolve internal/external audit findings in a timely manner

• Ensure all warehouse operations are performed in accordance with corporate/local policies, procedures, and all applicable quality manuals

• Lead continuous improvement of warehouse processes, implement process changes, maintain/enhance local policies and procedures, and coordinate with Quality to enhance/maintain quality manual(s).

• Provide recommendations to the quality manual and implement changes approved by management.

• Oversee and support quality assurance and inspection of delivered product to ensure only compliant product is accepted

• Oversee and support the non-conformance management process to ensure all cases are resolved in a timely manner

• Oversee and support the quality assurance and inspection process of prepared shipments to ensure only safe and compliant product is delivered to customers

• Develop, track, and maintain appropriate metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of warehouse’s compliance and quality assurance

• Ensure all systems of record have accurate and timely data

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years’ Quality related experience or Bachelor’s Degree in quality, business, operations management, supply chain, or related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree

• Demonstrated ability to oversee, implement, and audit quality processes

• Ability to complete and maintain a current HAZWOPER certification (40-hour initial and eight (8) hour annual refresher training as required).

• Ability to complete and maintain OSHA Professional General Industry Safety & Health (30 hours)

• Must have a valid state driver’s license

• Must maintain current driver license to operate forklifts and other related equipment.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel)

  PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to translate business initiatives into actionable tasks

• Experience with ISO9001 (preferred) and/or AS9120 (strongly preferred) certifications

• Able to articulate concrete examples of critical thinking, problem solving and investigative skills

• Good communication, organizational, time management mathematical skills

• Dependable and Reliable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage high volume activity

• Ability to work under pressure (at times), proactive, self-directed and to be extremely flexible under changing priorities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage communications and stakeholder expectations in support of the Director.

  OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing

  We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.