Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: CASA GRANDE, AZ

Opportunity

• Provide leadership and strategic direction across the Casa Grande Vikrell facility, including occasionally interfacing with our customers
• Build and lead a high functioning, engaging, and collaborative Quality team
• Conduct management review meetings in accordance with ISO 9000 standards
• Work with plant and quality leadership teams to develop forward thinking plans to grow the effectiveness of the Quality System
• Effectively lead Quality Assurance and Control functions, including but not limited to:
• Develop, communicate, and deploy the strategy to include Plant and Product Portfolios
• Oversee implementation of calibration systems for inspection and process testing procedures/equipment used in manufacturing operations in accordance with ISO 9000 standards
• Schedule and conduct frequent and regular audits of raw materials, in-process products, and finished products, reporting the results and monitoring trends
• Restrict products from shipment, as necessary, in accordance with established procedures
• Communicate with customers, other plants, and with consumer affairs and field sales, to resolve any reported problems
• Continually strive to prevent/reduce claims and warranty
• Maintain ANSI, CSA, etc., certification status
• Drive warranty and UFR initiatives
• Develop database and lead yield enhancement initiatives
• Lead and monitor activities that result in product achieving capability, waste, government/environmental standards
• Lead/champion plant problem solving events & root cause/corrective action activities
• Support process engineering functions by overseeing the preparation of process documents for designated operations in manufacturing, auditing operations for conformance to established procedures, recommending added or altered process-controls which will improve manufacturing results using techniques such as statistical process control and multivariable design of experiments
• Direct the efficient administration of the department and carry out the management responsibilities of planning, controlling, leading subordinates, and reporting
• Drive initiatives that identify and promote the continuous development of direct staff members
• Develop organization and associate leadership and technical competencies
• Plan, organize, and direct all technology activities of Kaizen teams

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program, or a PE license; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
• 8 years’ work experience in a Quality function
• 5 years’ supervisory experience
• Experience with molding compounding required; experience with Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) highly desirable
• Past results should include successful technical and cross functional leadership on multiple major projects to include facility start-ups/greenfields

We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .