Corporate Quality Associate

Thruway Fasteners
US - New York - North Tonawanda
May 4, 2024
Warehouse

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is one of the leading distributors of industrial products, supplying hundreds of original equipment manufacturers in 40 states and 28 countries. We help customers increase efficiency, drive growth, and rapidly respond to unique business challenges and opportunities. Thruway utilizes custom technology applications and vast industry specific knowledge to develop unique and flexible product management solutions. Headquartered in North Tonawanda, NY, Thruway has six branch locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Individual will assist in overseeing all aspects of compliance with Thruways Quality Management System (QMS) which is certified to ISO-9001 (as revised), and AS-9100 (as revised). This individual strives to continually improve company quality performance, customer satisfaction and the technical alignment of products to customers specs, prints, standards, fit, form and function. The position will provide on-site and remote tactical quality backup support to all 6 branch locations at Thruway.

This individual has responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

+ Lead efforts in gathering, organizing and preparing all quality documentation (Certifications, test reports, statements) from Thruway and our supply chain. Align required documentation with each outbound order. Work with all departments to troubleshoot missing documents to meet customer requirements.

+ Assist Quality Lead or Quality Manager to perform the following:

+ Evaluate and review customer drawings and specifications against supply chain provided products to ensure products meet or exceed all requirements

+ Facilitate approval of alternate products as needed with Customer and Thruway teams

+ Hands-on and timely inspection of product using electronic inspection software (PQS)

+ Gauge and measuring device usage, calibration and maintenance

+ Act as point person between customer and Thruway supply chain on all branch quality issues. Systematically navigate and document effectively from:
first awareness of issue, containment, root cause analysis and preventative/corrective action (CAPA) . until acceptance of long-term corrective action by customer and/or vendor

+ Gather, post and distribute quality metrics to branch (month end, quarter end and year-end)

+ On-time-performance (OTP), Parts-Per-Million (PPM) and returns with reason code

+ Physical inventories and warehouse functions as required and timely

+ Monthly safety walk-thru inspections as needed, work with Management to rectify findings

+ Training and ensuring branch personnel follow the Thruway quality manual (QM), procedures (PR), and work instructions (WI). Elevate non-compliance

+ Prepare for audits:
Customer, Vendor and Certification as needed

+ Implement safety training, policy and reminders as created by Corp.

+ Learn and implement concepts such as:

+ CAPA, 5S, TCM, Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Documented Experience (2+ years) in a direct quality role or technical role required

+ Experience in manufacturing environments and Electro/Mechanical hardware preferred

+ OSHA 10HR course completion preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

+ Safely operate forklift and pallet jacks

+ Problem-solving, time-management, organizational and analytical ability

+ Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail

+ Proficient in MS Office Suite products and ERP systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.

TRAVEL:
The majority of the time will be spent onsite at a Thruway distribution facility. Day travel to other Thruway facilities (NY, PA) or customer locations may be required. Occasionally multiday travel to GA location may be required.

Job Type:
Full-time

Schedule:
Monday-Friday Day shift

Location:
Buffalo, NY

Thruway Fasteners offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Associated topics:
analyst, contract, efficiency, performance, procure, purchase, purchasing, saving, supply, supply chain

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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