CF Rail Services · 3 weeks ago
QA Supervisor
East Chicago, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCF Rail Services is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and specializes in transportation asset services and management. The QA Supervisor will lead and coordinate all quality assurance activities to ensure compliance and achieve Quality Assurance Program goals, while overseeing quality standards and conducting audits.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the quality assurance programs within the CF Rail Services by ensuring the program is maintained and executed in accordance with the Association of American Railroads (“AAR”), manual of standards and recommended practices, specification for quality, and related AAR rules and technical standards
Continuously review quality assurance standards, reports and all related documents for compliance
Implement solutions for improving current programs to ensure regulatory requirements and customer expectations are met
Monitor company quality standards and requirements on all work that is performed
Perform audits to ensure established quality standards are adhered to
Assist in coordinating, and actively participating in quality audits, customer audits, M-1003, M-1002, FRA/AAR, etc
Review and analysis of data collected during internal/external audits, NCR’s, in-process and outbound inspections. Provide detailed report to operations team
Participate in quality related investigations and communicate appropriate findings to operations team
Ensure that all nonconforming conditions are addressed through corrective and preventable actions
Assist in follow up on corrective actions issued from nonconforming conditions; assist facility leadership team to determine root cause. Partner with local team to implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions, ensuring that all corrective actions are completed timely
Oversee employee certification and training requirements
Oversee equipment maintenance and calibration compliance
Work closely with Operation leadership team, as well as other production supervision to resolve any matters that affect the quality of the repair work performed at their location
Wear PPE in appropriate areas
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Three (3) years' experience in related field
Root cause problem solving ability-understand and apply problem solving skills to seek continuous improvement in all work processes and demonstrated track record of results (process improvement)
Effective communications skills (written and verbal)
Railcar repair procedures, customer requirements & quality assurance manuals
Strong Industry knowledge (AAR M-1003, M-1002, Field Manual, FRA, and Transport Canada)
Teach compliance to the industry requirements (AAR, FRA, etc.)
Teach and resolve questions related to the AAR Field manual inspection and repair requirements
Understand the correct requirements of welding process variables and proper procedure usage and documentation
Auditing of special processes such as welding operations and welding equipment
Strong computer skills for scheduling, communicating, and reporting
Understand and ensure compliance with all personal protective equipment requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator, as well as be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including HSA and FSA accounts with employer contributions toward HSA
Includes a 100% Company-paid disability and life insurance plans
Includes a 401K plan with company match PLUS additional end-of-year funding
Provides paid vacation time (tiered based on tenure), as well as personal time, sick days and summer half days for certain roles
Provides 10 paid holidays annually
Provides paid parental leave for new parents, as well as a monetary gift towards a 529 education account
Provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program
Provides training and tuition reimbursement
Provides community service opportunities, charity match opportunities, employee recognition programs, and many celebrations!
Company
CF Rail Services
CF Rail Services is a railcar repair & maintenance provider specializing in the lining, coating, cleaning, testing, & inspection services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase