Description

About Us

Sunward Steel Buildings is an American manufacturer of cutting-edge custom metal buildings sold domestically and internationally. Metal buildings are revered as the most sustainable building type and used in a wide variety of industries and are 100% recyclable. Steel is the most recycled material on earth. Sunward is focused on the exponential growth of this green building industry. Sunward prides itself in customization, cost efficiency, time effectiveness of its building solutions.

About the Role

As a Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing quality systems and continuous improvement activities by development, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes to ensure the highest level of product quality as well as leading and facilitating initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement activities. You will oversee the entire quality control team, establish quality standards, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues and implementing best practices.

Quality Control Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and meet customer expectations.
• Lead and manage the quality control team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality consciousness within the team.
• Design and implement inspection and testing protocols to identify defects and deviations.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to integrate quality control measures into the manufacturing or service delivery processes.
• Conduct regular quality audits to assess the effectiveness of existing quality control processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor and improve product or service quality.
• Communicate quality control expectations to all relevant personnel and ensure understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials.
• Stay informed about industry (IAS, CWB) regulations and standards, ensuring that the organization remains in compliance.
• Monitor customer feedback and address quality concerns promptly.
• Work with customer support and sales teams to understand customer needs and expectations.

Continuous Improvement Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Conduct thorough assessments of existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant methodologies to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and sustainable results.
• Develop project plans, set milestones, and track progress to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of employees in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability at all levels of the organization.
• Utilize data analysis tools to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives.
• Implement effective change management strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and practices.
• Communicate changes transparently and address concerns to promote a positive and adaptive work environment.
• Work closely with department heads and teams to gather insights, feedback, and input for improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among different departments and teams.
• Conduct benchmarking activities to stay informed about industry best practices and incorporate relevant innovations into the organization's processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of experience
• Proven experience in quality control, with at least 10 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certification in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma).

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life, AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistant Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 128 hours
• Eight (8) paid holidays

EEOC Statement

Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.