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<p>Client's Advanced Cleans Technologies site in Hayward, California is seeking a <strong>Quality Control Group Leader</strong> to provide leadership and support of local QC responsibilities and initiatives for the rapidly growing Client Electronics & Industrial business. The QC department is responsible for testing and analysis of raw materials and finished product samples, as well as samples for quality investigations and R&D and manufacturing technology initiatives. The QC Group Leader is responsible for managing the QC analyst group and will report to the Hayward Manufacturing Technologies & Quality Control Leader.<br /> </p> <p><strong>Key duties & responsibilities: </strong></p> <p>Ensure safe operation of the QC laboratories, including utilization of management of change process</p> <p>Lead hiring, performance management, and development of QC analysts</p> <p>Set expectations and hold people accountable for Core Values</p> <p>Ensure minimum staffing levels to support production and project needs</p> <p>Evaluate training and certification needs on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate, qualified resourcing in labs</p> <p>Monitor key process metrics and drive continuous quality improvements through use of SPC</p> <p>Ensure compliance with QC operating procedures and implement work process improvements</p> <p>Collaborate with QC Specialist and Method Development Chemists on strategic and tactical activities involving QC analysts and equipment</p> <p>Develop roadmap for QC capabilities</p> <p>Liaise with other ACT QC groups to harmonize and improve standard work practices. Collaborate with other shared labs and R&D labs to perform detailed troubleshooting.</p> <p>Drive and contribute to projects needed to support modernization and growth of the business, including data management system and data automation projects</p> <p>Lead and participate in audits and RCIs within QC and cross-functionally as needed</p> <p>Represent QC in customer-facing activities and quality investigations</p> <p>Implement strong 5S framework and discipline in QC labs</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Minimum education and experience required: </strong></p> <p>Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering</p> <p>3-5 years of experience in quality function or manufacturing organization</p> <p><strong>Qualifications: </strong></p> <p>Demonstrated leadership skills and competencies: bias for action, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, solid time management skills, change agent behavior, coaching</p> <p>Superior written and spoken communication skills</p> <p>Ability to lead effective meetings, manage actions, and drive results</p> <p>Ability to effectively work through others and work closely with cross-functional teams</p> <p>Demonstrated problem solving/analytical ability</p> <p>Strong technical background with ability to quickly learn/understand processes</p> <p>Self-starter with systematic decision-making and troubleshooting skills</p> <p>Ability to manage conflicting priorities and set performance expectations</p> <p>Candidates with analytical lab experience are preferred<br /> </p>
