Quality& Process Control Technician
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The main objective of the QPC Technician I is to ensure that all gypsum wallboard produced meets or exceeds regulatory standards and customer expectations. This position provides quality and process technical support to Manufacturing by ensuring raw material, process, and products tests (performed individually or by other plant personnel) are carried out in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. The technician is also responsible for understanding the upstream drivers of variability, interpretation of abnormal results, assisting in problem solving and corrective actions as well as the training of operators in proper testing methods.Responsibilities65% - Perform daily product testing to maintain manufacturing specifications as per control plan.Perform required testing on QC Hold product and conclude its disposition.Assist in accurate movement of stock being placed in and/or out of QC Hold by monitoring & supporting production with proper documentation and placement.Escalate critical issues to the QPC Manager and/or to the concerned supervisor, to maintain product quality.Support 3rd party testing (i.e., analytical samples, other qualifications) and completes regular competitive benchmark testing; maintains and reports results.Support QPC Manager with raw material issues by monitoring, collecting, and testing samples as needed.Able to place orders for lab supplies and perform other admin tasks as needed.Supports plant level Change Management protocols by monitoring & identifying changes in process parameters.25% - Support quality step 0 audits such as operators' qualifications and track compliance and conformance.Support the development & usage of practical quality defect reaction plans & assist in the investigation of defective product claims to determine root cause of escapes.Assist in developing/maintaining a trouble shooting guide for common process defects.Assist in set up & sustainment of basic control charting for critical process feeders and parameters.Assist team in developing Training Videos / SOP.5% - Assist Area Process Engineers in conducting new product and process trials to improve cost/performance of raw materials & other innovations. Participates in advanced projects to address gaps using systematic problem-solving approaches.Other Duties5% - Establish and maintain the highest degree of housekeeping through 5S in the QA lab.Actively contributes to WCM (World Class Manufacturing) processes (Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing).Offers suggestions or recommendations for improvement of safety and quality in the plant.Acknowledges others when spoken to in a professional manner.Resolves interpersonal differences in a professional manner.Utilizes Area Improvement Boards and other meetings to communicate and track all quality issues.Other tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager to meet the QPC department needs.What you bringRequiredHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentExcellent computer skills (Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)PreferredManufacturing experienceFamiliarity with safety programs in manufacturingFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing practicesWhy work for us?At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.What are our perks?Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dentalFamily Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance ProgramFinancial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)8 Hour Shift from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM on production days and 7:00 to 3:30 PM on non-production days (must be able to flex hours to support 24-7 operations).Dry and Dusty conditions at timesPrimary work area is indoors (plant and lab) with varying temperature conditions depending on the outside weather.Some outside work is necessary but is very limited.Heaters and Fans are in place throughout the facility to maintain a comfortable work environment.Legal StatementSaint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.#J-18808-Ljbffr