Inspection Supervisor
CurrentProvides leadership, guidance, and direction to the hourly union personnel assigned to the department/shift and including making work assignments.· Establish, define and coordinate respective shift work assignments in relation to contractual requirements, personnel qualifications, and production schedules and skill capabilities.· Act as coordinator for the Director, Quality Engineering in NDT Testing related activities with vendors, customers and other internal associates.· Assist in the fabrication of components by performing the inspections and tests required to ensure quality requirements are maintained.· Coordinate all NDT to support company production. Ensure technicians are properly qualified to conduct the specified testing with the necessary equipment and maintenance.· Adequately documenting the NDT process to avoid delays resulting in errors and omissions.· Monitor performance and efficiency of employee's work efforts and take initiative to correct deficiencies.· Maintain accurate records related to department/shift activities.· Educate department workforce in the importance of performing all activities in accordance with established safety practices.· Support resolution of safety deficiencies within the department.· Control work assignments to support shipment objectives.· Assist in development of improved methods of testing which result in improved efficiencies as well as reductions in cost.· Enforce company work rules and implement disciplinary action when necessary.· Attend and participate in production control meetings to ensure support of established priorities.· Report any equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs to maintain production schedules· Provide timely communication to all shifts in matters pertaining to inspection policy, production needs and implementation of all directives relating to quality requirements.
