About the Role

The Quality and Technology Manager is responsible for ensuring that products meet set standards of quality and reliability. They achieve this by establishing all technical specifications, standards and drawings, continuously improving our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system and providing industry leading claim management and technical service for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and ensure compliance with all metallurgical standards, manufacturing processes and documentation requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve quality control systems and measures using lean, six-sigma or similar tools.
• Manage failure analysis, product disposition, customer claims and technical service.
• Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Monitor quality system performance to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate and manage staff members in the quality control department.
• Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors.
• Instruct staff and organization in quality control, problem solving, and analytical processes.
• Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends.
• Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
• Identify and implement training for the production team to meet quality standards.
• Identify production and technical problems to minimize cost and delay.
• Ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, and regulatory/legal requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven work experience as a Quality Manager or similar role.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• ISO 9001 experience
• Background using and applying lean or six sigma methodologies with Certification.
• Experience with relevant software, such as MS Office, data analysis software and SPC.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Steel manufacturing or metal foundry experience strongly preferred
• B.S. degree in Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills with a desire to work with business leaders to understand problems and implement solutions.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, personally accountable, and operates with integrity.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be willing and able to become an individual contributor, when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting to 50 lbs, and mobility throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Work Hours & Benefits

· Medical, dental and vision insurance benefits

· Life insurance

· Paid time off and company holidays

· Company sponsored 401(k) plan with contribution match.

We encourage intelligent, creative and talented people to apply to join our team today. You will be part of a global industrial product innovator and leader that will provide opportunities to gain experience, skills, and career advancement opportunities. Visit our website at www.whemco.com/who-we-are/united-rolls/ to learn more about our company, products and services.

If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Canton, OH 44705 (Required)

Work Location: In person