Quality Manager

SUMMARY: Plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and assign duties to all indirect and direct workers within QC department, including time and attendance metrics
• Implement and maintain continuous improvement, LEAN, and 5S programs for quality and efficiency within the department and organization
• Create and maintain quality control objectives to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Ensure employees are trained and cross-trained within the department’s capabilities
• Collaborate with Shop Floor Manager and other departments to adequately staff resources Prepare employee work schedules and execute the production plan by using dispatch lists, production schedules, and information from Production Control via the ERP system Expedite workflow with Production Control when needed while ensuring adherence to standard work procedures
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and work with operators to ensure product quality.
• Investigate and resolve all customer complaints regarding quality with appropriate parties Ensures all documentation is adequate prior to submission to a customer (PPAPs, FAI’s, etc.)
• Maintain positive relationship with Production Control, Engineering, Sales, and Project Managers to set up and maintain production lines to achieve quoted times and quality
• Communicate management directives to department employees and enforce company policies and procedures (HR, inventory, safety, quality, environmental, data integrity, etc.)
• Support company culture through positive mentoring and resolve grievances through disciplinary action, in collaboration with management, when required
• Achieve and deliver department KPI reports to department employees and management: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost/Efficiency, Attendance, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Associate degree and 6 years of manufacturing, quality, and/or management experience required, or an adequate combination of education and experience
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, GD&T expertise preferred  Understanding of QC tools and equipment and a willingness to learn about new technology pertaining to quality as it is developed
• Formal training in ISO, Continuous Improvement, LEAN, and 5S preferred
• Displays effective leadership capabilities  Knowledge of safety protocols and guidelines in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle multiple priorities effectively
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and tasks at a moment’s notice
• Extremely organized and focused on effective time management
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Superior written and oral communication skillsExperience in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands and work environment 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.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm

Pay: Up to $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Quality control: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000