Quality Assurance Lead

Summary:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Lead is responsible for training and assisting new associates in developing require skills to perform their assigned tasks. This role will also be responsible for supporting QA Inspectors and Inspector Packers by doing periodic quality checks, general housekeeping, internal auditing, enforcing Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, and dispositioning product when defects are found.
Responsibilities:

• Provide training, primarily but not limited to classroom training, to designated new hires to ensure they have the tools to successfully perform the functions of the role. Onboarding and training includes, but not limited to reviewing all required Quality documents, giving new hires a tour of the Plant, and training in GMP, reading a work order and pack sheet, QDF, making, storing, sealing and stacking boxes, packing techniques, labeling, basic defect recognition, and safety.
• Performs customer complaint preliminary evaluation and data gathering to support the determination of root cause and corrective actions.
• Facilitate Pre-shift QA Inspector meetings to discuss any quality alerts that results from the previous shift.
• Periodic quality checks for defect detection during the production run.
• Receive, evaluate and ship customer product samples and pre delivery samples.
• Effectively perform all duties of a QA Inspector and train new QA Inspectors when hired.
• Effectively serve as backup for the Quality Technician where duties can include, but are not limited to production floor documentation preparation, product release, CoC and CoA creation, batch file review and maintenance, etc.
• Serve as primary backup for the Quality Manager and QAs when absent or on vacation.
• Follows Pretium's standards for Safety, Housekeeping, Quality and Production in an efficient and safe manner; must wear PPE properly, conduct him/herself in a safe manner and follow safety protocols, and ensure all GMP/Housekeeping in maintained in assigned area.
• Create daily work order batch files and ensure that the production floor always has the necessary paperwork.
• Help the Quality Manager document, inspect, and disposition all inventory that is put on hold.
• Assist with product rework under the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Create standard color ranges when necessary.
• Organize and maintain the color standard range library and back up color ranges.
• Keep a detailed inventory of color ranges.
• Perform inspections of incoming material.
• Organize and maintain completed work orders.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Openings Available: Full-Time, Permanent, Day and Night 12-hour
Bonus: $500.00 for 3 months, 6 months, 1 year of employment
Who We Are:
Pretium Packaging is a leading full-service designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions for specialized applications with small to mid-sized production volumes. Pretium offers a variety of creative packaging solutions with consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in mind. We listen and then apply our expertise in the form of market insights, the latest bottle and closure technology, supreme quality management and outstanding customer service. Our customers know they can always count on Pretium to provide the kind of innovative packaging solutions that will enhance their products' brand identity.
Our production facilities use the latest software, automation and Quality Assurance protocols to deliver creative, cost-effective and reliable products to our customers. From prototype development through production scale-up to consistent on-time delivery, we strive to exceed expectations at every turn. For our customers' convenience, we maintain a deep inventory of popular molds and a wide selection of everyday stock container options that can significantly cut down on lead time to market.
At Pretium Packaging, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
Our dedication to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality plastic solutions while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.