Quality Control Lead

Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end-to-end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces.
Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.
Core capabilities include:
• Sheet-fed Offset Print • Fulfillment / Distribution Logistics
• Dynamic Digital & Large Format Print • Packaging Design & Print
• Mailing • Marketing Promotions
• Bindery & Finishing • Promotional Products
• Online (e-commerce) Solutions • Workflow Automation Solutions
Position: Quality Control Lead
Reports to: VP of Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Quality Control
Location/Shift: Monroe, OH / 1st Shift
Essential Function:
Perform inspection to assure quality standards are met - specifically to quality product in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Responsible to select properly packaging and label samples further production for outside deliver. Represent the Company’s mission statement of providing a highest quality , most cost-effective business communication solutions available.
Experience:

• Minimum of 4 Years in a similar QC position.
• Knowledge of complete Microsoft Office 365 suite, Acrobat Pro, PSI/MIS/ERP and Prestige for Scheduling.

Job Duties and General Expectations:

• Excellent eye for detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently in fast paced, deadline driven environment and comfortable with overall Manufacturing workflow, work with effective manner
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Advanced communication skills are required
• Communicate quality issues to appropriate personal resolution
• Understand ANSI Inspection requirement process.
• Excellent understanding of quality requirements, tolerances and quality inspection processes.
• Effective problem-solving skills and must possess a strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy/consistency
• Have an advanced knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI and/or Prestige is a plus)
• Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Able to use a densitometer, spectrophotometer, paper caliper, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work extended hours, as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend company and department production meetings

Position Specific Skills & Competencies:

• General knowledge of company workflow, advanced knowledge of department workflow and requirements
• Advanced knowledge of quality rules and regulations
• Work with employees to keep the area clean and organized
• Maintain a schedule for the department and communicate the expected time to start and complete tasks
• Review, follow, and question information provided – require clarity and consistency and ensure the conformity of product
• Attend production meetings and be prepared to answer questions regarding jobs as well as communicate material needs in order to meet the date
• Responsible for selecting, sorting samples for consistency, understanding the matching OF jobs in regard to color and quality, complicated kitting jobs, understanding of Mailing jobs processes (such as Letter Shop Instructions, Matrix, Matching Mailing.)
• Managerial supervisor, or coaching experience is preferred and desired
• Ability to sit, stand, walk up to approximately 50% of the time and able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Lifting is moderate

Education:

• High school graduate/GED
• BS/AA or College coursework preferred