• Lead implementation of new Quality Management System software and provide ongoing administration.
• Lead the expansion and sustainment of a committed quality culture throughout the entire value chain through influence and managing skills.
• Lead the translation of customer, industry, and regulatory into appropriate manufacturing and inspection methods; and, transfer them into standard work to ensure quality is achieved in-house and at suppliers.
• Ensure the manufactured product and vendor’s product quality consistently complies internal Quality Management System guidelines, adheres to special processes, and meets customer specific requirements.
• Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA); train and mentor other associates and suppliers to perform effective problems solving using standard tools (8D, 3P and 5Why, etc.).
• Manage the quality metrics, and address costs of poor quality (COPQ) to achieve business goals and optimize return on investment.
• Lead, participate in and facilitate cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to stabilize and improve first passed yield; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e., Kaizen, Baseline, and Production Preparation Process (3P).
• Develop and refine advanced problem solving, process improvement methods and toolkit; train employees as well as suppliers. 
• Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team, and vendors regarding concerns of quality.
• Manage development and performance of direct reports. (3 direct reports, Customer Quality, Quality Engineering, Production Quality)
• Other duties as required to meet business needs.

• 10 years of progressive experience in process driven manufacturing environments with a minimum of 5 years of experience successfully managing quality assurance and continuous improvement teams; experience in PVC extrusions preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quality or Process Engineer in a plastics manufacturing environment. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience implementing and/or leading administration of Quality Management System in a technically regulated industry.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent required; Black Belt certification preferred.
• Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to effectively convey technical information to various stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in engineering/technology required. Master degree related field or MBA preferred.