Lead QC Technician (Des Moines, IA, US, 50321) at Siegwerk Druckfarben | Ink, Heart & Soul

Job Responsibilities: 

• Performs routine testing and evaluation of results. Provides clear documentation, details issues to internal stakeholders
• Enters data in computer and communicates results to internal/external customers. Provides analyses and helps interpret data
• Completes in-depth/self-initiated projects, communicates project results and implements the resulting process improvements
• Mentors colleagues as needed and fills in as needed to support lab team 
• Serves as lead person in supervisor’s absence, and/or fills in as needed for other job duties within the department  
• Troubleshoots and problem solves issues with QC team and internal teams
• Conducts quality control training for QC Technicians, or cross-training for Production, other lab personnel, etc
• Works with internal teams to improve the manufacturing process, using the tools of process improvement
• May initiate/draft Lab Test Methods (LTMs) procedures/revisions and calibration procedures as directed for new equipment or tests (in S.C.).
• Help setup/maintain a 5S environment in the QC lab
• Create/Improve inventory management within the lab

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: 

• 2 years college level science-related curriculum with a minimum of 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant materials, and/or the knowledge of the science/chemistry behind them, required.
• Good teamwork and communication skills – both verbal and written, required.
• Supervisory skills, preferred.

• Knowledge of related raw materials, ink systems, production processes, available resources, strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and/or skill in relevant testing techniques, and knowledge of suppliers (if applicable), required.
• Ability to act on experiments/projects, and/or demonstrate process improvements/innovation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, formula breakdowns, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret moderately complex test results required. 
• Lab and office experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge/experience with Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, strongly preferred.