Quality Assurance Supervisor (1747)

• Title:Quality Assurance Supervisor

• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

• Location:Chesapeake, VA

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC

Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic employees are part of a global network of companies, all with a long history of sustained brand recognition and successful, sustained growth. Employee safety and satisfaction are among our top

priorities. Many of our current employees began with the company and remain with the company even today. From machine operators to customer support and sales, Mitsubishi Chemical Alpolic believes the company’s success is shared by every team member regardless of their role.

Our foundation is based on the Japanese word “KAITEKI,” which, in its original concept, means moving forward in the sustainable development of society, people and the planet. Simply put, we care about our people, our products and our customers.

Job Purpose

We are currently seeking a strong people leader responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and evaluation of the Quality Assurance department. The QA Supervisor carriers out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws which includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and performance evaluations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Foster a positive work atmosphere that promotes collaboration and respect.

• Supervise, assign work, train, monitor, and evaluate team members with a focus on continuously improving performance and capabilities.

• Promote workplace safety by establishing and enforcing safety rules and policies to ensure a safe working environment and setting a positive example for others to follow.

• Provide clear direction and leadership for the quality assurance technicians.

• Responsible for training and development of team to provide growth and learning opportunities.

• Conduct effective team meetings with clear objectives and employee participation.

• Promote team collaboration throughout the department.

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

• Develop, review, and update department standard operating procedures.

• Maintains and distributes all product qualification equipment and ensures that all calibration requirements are met.

• Responsible for material review and inspection for quality control.

• Initiates and maintains an open line of communication with raw material suppliers to identify and improve quality of materials received.

• Review, monitor, and close out all material holds.

• Plan, organize, and prepare data/samples for line trials.

• Suggests and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of department.

• Assess department performance against weekly, monthly, and annual goals and objectives.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Analyze and resolve issues/complaints. Troubleshoot quality concerns.

• Forklift license required for position and will be issued by Mitsubishi.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two -year college or technical school preferred

• Understanding of quality standards set by International Organization of Standardization (ISO)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• 3-5 years of experience in technical related field

• Previous supervisory experience a plus

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $73,050 - $91,312. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.