Quality Lab Manager

About Optimas

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

Our Valuesare theTHREADthat connects us as one team to ensure that we are accountable for our contributions to the success of our company and customers:

• Teamwork
• Honesty
• Respect
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Drive

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com

Position Overview:

The Quality Lab Manager is responsible for the operations of the Wood Dale Quality Laboratory, ensuring that finished goods meet the specifications of the company and its customers.

The Quality Lab Manager works directly with the Manufacturing and/or Distribution locations to ensure that all laboratory inspections are completed accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring that results are documented in all applicable systems. The position will focus on activities that promote quality performance improvement, quality control, inspection, measurement, testing, and compliance activities to relevant standards.

The ideal candidate has a history of success interacting with internal customers and manufacturing in a quality capacity, knowledge of quality systems and automotive requirements, and driving cross functional initiatives to support quality performance goals. Fastener and/or distribution experience is highly preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

• CompletionofLaboratory testinginlinewithdocumentedtest methods
• ThecollectionofspecifieddataforthegenerationofLaboratory KPI’s
• UseofQ.A./Laboratorymeasuringandtestequipment
• Understandingofproducts,surfacecoatings,locking/sealingpatchesandheattreatment
• Maintenanceofsampleanddocumentation archives
• Controlofspecificationsandreferencematerials
• Laboratoryhousekeeping
• Managementoflaboratory personnel.
• Maintenanceofthelaboratorycalibrationsystem
• PerforminternalauditsinManufacturingEnvironment(LPA,Productand Process)
• ResponsibleforensuringthatallLaboratoryTechniciansaretrainedtoperformtheirrespective job functions.
• SupportNon-conformingMaterialinvestigationsandCorrectiveActions
• Ensuretimelydispositionofnonconformingproducts.
• Workwithmanufacturingtoensureproductconformancethroughdocumentedprocess monitoring and process controls methods.
• Enhancedepartmentandorganizationreputationbyaccepting ownershipforaccomplishinga variety of requests to improve performance and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Understandandfollowcustomerspecificqualitysystemsandprocedures.
• UnderstandandcomplywithQMSpoliciesandprocedures
• Exhibit proficient interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers,suppliers,andinternalcrossfunctionalteamsregardingtechnicalandbusiness matters at a level appropriate for the audience.
• Otherdutiesasassigned

Key Competencies:

• Functional/TechnicalSkills(Manufacturing/DistributionEnvironment)
• CustomerOrientation.
• ProblemSolving.
• InterpersonalSavvy/Communication.
• Listening
• Process Management.
• DriveforResults.
• Responsiveness/SenseofUrgency.
• HighSenseofAccountability.
• TimelyDecisionMaking.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinEngineeringorequivalentexperience.
• 3-5years'relevantexperiencein amanufacturingenvironment.Automotiveexperience preferred.
• Priorexperienceusingprecisionmeasurementinstrumentsinanindustrialsetting(ex. Micrometer, Caliper).
• Blueprintreading.GD&Tisaplus.
• WorkingknowledgeofCoreTools(APQP,FMEA,ControlPlan,MSA&PPAP,CAPA).
• KnowledgeofSixSigmamethodologyandrelatedtools;GreenorBlackBeltisa plus.
• Internalauditingorprocessauditingexperiencepreferred(IATF16949,ISO 9001).
• Fastenerexperiencepreferred.
• BusinesssoftwareproficiencyincludingPowerPoint,Excel,Word,Minitab,ERP.
• Proficientverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Strongdatamanagementskillspreferred.
• Demonstratedunderstandingoffact-baseddecision-makingandanalyticalprocessesrelatedto quality management and process improvement.
• Domestictravel(car/air)<5%.
• Infrequentinternationaltraveltosupportbusinessdemands.<5%.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.