Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist

Classic Wire and Cable is an industry-leading supplier and manufacturer of aluminum wire and cable products servicing the commercial, residential, renewable energy, and industrial markets, sold exclusively through electrical distributors. With our commitment to providing high-quality UL Listed aluminum wire and cable products, we have built a reputation as a trusted supplier in the industry. Our management team is led by industry veterans with decades of wire and cable experience in sales, manufacturing, distribution, engineering and marketing.

The Quality Specialist (“QC”) will join our team to oversee the quality of all CWC’s products and services. The QC will develop quality standards, conducting tests and/or make observations identifying challenges, mistakes, or redundancy in the production of our products or services. The QS will work with the internal team to ensure that CWC products meet our organization’s standards across the board.

Core Responsibilities

The QC will:

Ensure that standards and safety regulations are observed

Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with supervisors and managers

Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports

Make recommendations for improvement

Create training materials and operating manuals

Conduct cycle counts and location verifications; consolidate inventory as needed; follow company procedures for handling stock discrepancies

Audit inbound freight for quality and purchase order conformance

Audit labels and tags on reels; compare batch LRB labels with mfg. labels and cable print

Quality check and sign off on all outbound shipments (accuracy, safety, weights, packaging, etc.)

Ensure that product gets stored in warehouse, according to the layout plan

Perform all physical requirements necessary to lift and move inventory around the warehouse

Create and document non-conformance documents for all quality issues

Work closely with cutting supervisor to find cable damage

Create NC documents and keep records of vendor performance

Work closely with shipping supervisor to ensure that all outbound material is quality checked with minimum delay, and customer labels display accurate information

Continue to develop and build processes, techniques, and strategies to improve workflow

Facilitate security integrity including setting alarms, and locking doors when facility is not operational

Communicate with sales/engineering on product discrepancies or issues

Assist in any other warehouse duties that may arise

Attend training for duties related to position

Qualifications

Relevant training and/or certification as a Quality Assurance Specialist

Proven work experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist or similar role

Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance

Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards

Prior experience at applying quality assurance principles in a warehouse

Understands shipping, warehouse, or inventory operations

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent data collection and analysis skills

Works quickly and accurately

Pays attention to details that matter to the business

Generates clear, concise reports that provides management with effective strategies for improvement

Exceptional people skills: builds a culture of compliance and overcomes resistance

Comfortable leading others through process-improvement

Enjoys working as part of a team

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Benefits

CWC provides competitive salaries and hourly compensation. CWC offers eligible employees a full menu of benefits, including 401(k) (matched), health, dental, vision, life insurance, pre- and post-tax savings options, and paid time off. While working, the CWC team enjoys a safe, secure workspace that focuses on achieving maximum productivity. The company rewards those who show diligence and initiative about completing their tasks and welcomes innovative solutions and suggestions from the team.