Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager serves as a vital member of the manufacturing operations site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager. Our unique design features enable us to provide premier and industry leading solutions. Position will be responsible for leading the Quality function for a machining and assembly operations plant. The Quality Manager will provide critical technical support to continuously improve Quality in our manufacturing processes. Moreover, you will be supported by a leadership team that values Lean Manufacturing principles and understands the value and link to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

· Develop and sustain plant quality system, documenting quality processes and leading the relentless audit of compliance to the quality system. Support the development of part qualification and gauging requirement. Must be able to maintain all Quality documents (FMEA, control plan, work instructions, etc.), as well as implement and use the 4P and PPAP process.

· Manage the corrective action process. This is achieved through utilization of 8D problem solving, and customer audits. Achieve Cost Reduction through championing data-drive decisions and utilization of Lean and Six-Sigma problem-solving techniques.

· Manage the supplier qualification process. Monitor changes in supplier, product and process design and through regular supplier audits.

· Interacts frequently with internal and external management and senior-level representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements and or contractual clarifications.

· Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives. Liaise with customers and suppliers. Develop quality goals based on the business strategies and collaborate with other business units on common goals and drives for results.

· Establish and implement necessary communication strategy for the improvement and awareness of the quality issues. Responsible for department financials and for managing cost improvements.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Competencies

· Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively with minimal level of supervision.

· Must have experience in variance analysis, problem solving, and root cause analysis.

· Proficient with the use of Excel spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office products

· Solid business acumen Experience with the TPS tools (such as 5S, VSM-Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Policy Deployment, Kanban, TPM, JIT, Cellular Manufacturing, SMED, TQC, 3P’s, Flow concepts, etc.).

· Project Management skills as well as effectively interpret customer specifications, process flow charts, control plans, PPAP, etc.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or closely related technical degree is required).

· Five (5) plus years of experience in a manufacturing / ISO 9001.

· Three (3) to five (5) years in a leadership / management position is preferred.

· Black or Green belt training (preferred). Strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Clear and concise verbal and written skills.

· Ability to communicate and influence effectively cross-functionally and at all levels.

Benefits

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.