Quality Control Inspector

Kerma Medical Products, Inc. is a Veteran-Minority Owned Company (VOSB) located in Suffolk, Virginia with a direct sales division in Miramar, Florida. Founded by Joyce Kershaw-Reubel and Earl G. Reubel, Kerma began as a manufacturer in 1991 as a United States Government supplier and in 1994, Kerma expanded into the Commercial Medical Products industry (ie: hospitals). In 2007, Kerma developed the Direct Sales Division, which is responsible for non-stock requisition business and provides streamlined access to 75+ manufacturers, offering 100,000+ SKUs.

Kerma is one of the largest diversity manufacturer/supplier companies in the private sector.

We are currently recruiting for a critical member of the Quality team to ensure our inbound materials, production batches, and outbound shipments met strict quality requirements. 

The daily responsibilities will include:

Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct inbound inspections of products and materials and accurately document results.
• Inspect all outbound shipments for:
  • Correct product count
  • Accurate LOT numbers
  • Proper shipping documentation
  • Pallet stability and overall completeness
• Inspect production materials prior to use.
• Inspect completed production orders for accuracy, labeling, LOT control, and pallet stability.

 Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate inspection records and Device History Records.
• Support ISO, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Assist with corrective/preventative action requests and non‑conformance programs.
• Conduct internal audits and provide timely reporting of quality or safety concerns.

 Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure shipping personnel follow proper processes and protocols.
• Support lean manufacturing practices and drive quality improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, “visitor‑ready” work environment.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to internal teams, vendors, and partners.

 What You Bring

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related quality or manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication, writing, and comprehension skills in English.
• Excellent time management, organization, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to train, coach, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems (e.g., Starship, ADP).

 Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in and around warehouse environments and equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime with minimal notice.
• Office is located within the warehouse environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.