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Job Description
- Req#: 20435
- BS/BA or AS/AA degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, Science or Math.
- Experience of 3-5 years in quality or manufacturing (roofing preferred) is a substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
- The candidate must have experience with physical property or analytical testing and the accompanying equipment.
- We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.
- Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
- Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
- Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
- Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
- We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
Job Description:
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of
experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation
in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
SUMMARY
The Quality Specialist is primarily responsible for leading and supporting projects initiated in
the Commercial Test Lab and business units supported. The role expands beyond the lab technician role by adding analytical and team leadership skills and works to connect the data trends in the lab to improvements in manufacturing principally by focusing on improving methods and measures by conducting measurement system analysis and the creation of high impact training materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
● Informal Team Leader for Commercial Test Lab technicians.
● Leads safety activities and maintains a safe, neat work area at all times. Plan and manage 5S activities.
● Assists with New Product Development (NPD) trials as well as PTR’s relating to product improvement, process improvement, and variation reduction.
● Conducts full finished product and raw material evaluations via analytical testing
● Conducts full competitive product analysis testing and product breakdowns and assists in report preparation.
● Supports the development of new and/or revised test methods and conducts measurement capability studies as requested.
● Supports testing for regulatory agencies (this will include travel to plants and agencies as requested).
● Supports production training for test methods (this will include training to plants as requested) or the creation of media training materials possibility with the assistance of the Vuforia headset or similar technology
● Analyzes lab and/or plant data for trends and develops and executes improvement plans for the relevant products / plants with a particular focus on improvements on methods and measures.
● Assist in ensuring alignment between all systems and documentation - Finished Product Specs, Batch Sheets/Run Cards, TDS, Website, marketing material, Code approvals, etc.
● Participate in internal plant audits, QSBP audit, and supplier audits when necessary.
● Conducts product code compliance and qualification testing for regulatory agencies (e.g., UL FUS, etc)
● Supports the development of new and/or revised testing methods to include new and existing equipment evaluations and measurement capability studies.
● Assists with PTR’s and conducts post trial product evaluations for Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process; Project Engineering, and R&D in support of NPD, strategic projects, product improvement, process improvement, and variation reduction.
● Conducts full competitive product analysis testing and assists with reporting
LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES
● Adaptability
● Building Strategic Working Relationships
● Technical/Professional Knowledge Skills
● Follow up, Planning, and Organizing skills
● Trend Identification in quality data from both the plant and the compliance lab databases
Technical knowledge/skills
● Demonstrated support for behavioral-based safety and compliance of accompanying procedures
● Intermediate laboratory and analytical skills
● Experience with the development of analytical procedures
● Intermediate level knowledge of ASTM and its testing methods
● Entry level knowledge of databases (e.g., WinSPC, QualTrend, Excel, etc.)
● Intermediate level knowledge of manufacturing processes (roofing preferred)
● Intermediate level knowledge of Process / Continuous Improvement techniques including: auditing, Statistical Process Control, variation reduction, and Root Cause Analysis
● Familiar with standard GAF tools and practices
● Intermediate level of knowledge and capability to submit and manage TDNs and RCNs.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Strong attention to detail
● Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task
● Ability to work as a team player
● Strong customer focus (both internal and external)
● Must be willing to take initiative (self-starter)
● Intermediate written and oral communication skills
● Intermediate level knowledge of Google Suite
● Intermediate time-management skills
● Informal leader skills
UNDER THIS ROOF, WE REQUIRE:
UNDER THIS ROOF, WE ALSO VALUE:
HOW WE PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST:
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).About the company
GAF is a manufacturing company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, that has roots dating back to the late 19th century.
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