Division Quality Control Coordinator DORS MVE

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program.

This professional position will serve as an integral part of the MVE team, ensuring the development, implementation and tracking of quality assurance across 22 manufacturing operations throughout the state. In this position, you will be responsible for analyzing program outcomes, data sets and providing recommendations to improve manufacturing efficiency with a focus on quality. This position will oversee the factories’ strategies, objectives, and operational status to ensure high quality processes and products.

This position will be in the Missouri Vocational Enterprise Central Office located in Jefferson City, MO with a daily work schedule from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. This position will require some travel/overnight responsibilities.

Document and recording information: entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

Evaluating information for compliance within quality standards.

Analyzing data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Monitoring processes, materials, production and quality.

Obtain information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identify, plan and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce costs, increase productivity and improve cycle time by reducing wasted time, rework, etc. resulting in significant business improvement and customer satisfaction.

Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key responsibilities and objectives. Preparation of monthly project reports, including visual project scorecards.

Develop and implement quality control for finished good items built in various factories across the state.

Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in manufacturing processes and product quality.

Collect and analyze baseline data, monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards, recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process, inspect or test materials and finished goods to ensure specification compliance, document inspection results.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Associate degree and 0-2 years of experience OR 2-4 years of experience in quality control, process improvement, data analysis or closely related field.

• Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of raw materials, production process, quality control measures, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of high-quality goods and services.
• Knowledge of mathematics including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
• Strong communication skills are necessary focusing on active listening and ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing/reports as appropriate for audience. Must be able to strike the right tone and select the best medium of messaging based on information being conveyed.
• Skilled in working both independently and as a team member with staff at all levels of the division and the department.
• Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Strong understanding of quality assurance/quality control standards and testing techniques.
• Monitoring and assessing performance of manufacturing outcomes to make improvements and/or recommendations for corrective action.
• Complex problem solving and critical thinking skills are necessary. The QAQC Manager will be able to identify complex problems and related information to develop options and implement solutions. This will be done by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Willingness to lead change by taking charge and offering opinions and direction within the team.
• Demonstrate ability to help leaders determine links between organizational culture, strategic initiatives and talent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of process mapping software.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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