What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Quality position at The Hinckley Company?
Hinckley has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. Today, Hinckley Yacht Services offers a network of 9 full-service yacht yards from Maine to Florida. Our talented team members work on any make or model yacht and are proud to deliver the highest level of service in the industry. We are always seeking candidates with a strong work ethic who are willing to support the best team in the business.
Reporting to the COO, The Vice President (VP) of Quality for Marine Manufacturing is a key leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust quality culture throughout the organization, with a particular focus on manufacturing operations. This position will develop, implement, and lead the company's strategic quality plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. Must work out of our Trenton, ME location with ability to travel based on business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic planning and leadership, such as developing and implementing a quality strategy aligned with business objectives and leading the quality assurance team.
- The role involves quality system management, including establishing quality control measures, overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS), and conducting audits. Operational quality and process improvement tasks include analyzing data for improvement, coordinating quality actions, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles.
- The VP will lead a team of QA professional across all Hinckley boatyards.
- Team development and training involve mentoring staff and developing future leaders. Finally, reporting and analysis duties include designing dashboards and generating reports to track KPIs.
. A Bachelor's degree in a related field
. Proven experience in building and deploying a quality program from point of strategy to front line execution.
- 10 plus years of experience in manufacturing leadership with a focus on creating a quality culture.
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management is necessary.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, managing budgets, and familiarity with marine industry regulations are also important.
- Additional qualifications may include experience in quality audits and root cause analysis.
Marine experience highly preferred but not required.
