QUALITY MANAGER Our client is is one of the largest companies in the country who can do welding, fabrication, CNC machining, assembly, and inspection of large parts in-house.
Their organization is growing and we are seeking a Quality Manager for this role to oversee and managing a growing department.
This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join this fast growing company.
This position requires experience in the metals manufacturing industry.
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Summary Responsible for planning, coordinating, and improving Quality Assurance processes designed to ensure and continuously improve production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Support coordination and development of quality objectives and supports strategic plan for their accomplishments.
· Supports workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
· Plans, promotes and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
· Works closely with Operations, Support Staff, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance staffs to develop recommendations for long-term resolution.
Continually strives to improve overall efficiency of quality management while maintaining or improving business processes.
· Serves as advocate for customers for all matters regarding quality requirements and performance.
· Ensures understanding and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
· Makes sure product is manufactured to specifications by monitoring gage calibration and the following of procedures and work instructions per QMS.
· Coordinates the production of jobs by being able to write and audit procedures/work instructions affecting the company including ISO.
· Monitors the production processes to ensure the product is in control by being able to calculate and interpret tools connected with statistical process control.
· Train employees in SOPs and ensure training effectiveness in application of job skills.
· Supports Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement activities across the company, either cost reduction, rigorous business process reengineering, or productivity gains, to produce bottom line savings.
· Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
· Contributes and participates in the resolution of Customer/supplier/internal CARs and PARs.
· Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
· Performs duties of a similar or related nature as assigned by management.
· Oversee all locations QMS.
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Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises quality inspectors and quality data analyst in the plant.
Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Competencies To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Analytical
– Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complete data; Designs work flows and procedures.
· Delegation
– Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognitions for results.
· Managing People
– Includes staff in planning, decisions-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others.
· Planning/Organizing
– Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Set goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
· Quality Management-Employee is responsible for leading or facilitating the work efforts and evaluating/improving the performance of business processes, employees and machines to meet or exceed the goals for the company in a safe, organized, and efficient fashion.
· Problem Solving/Strategic Thinking
– Analyzes specific safety, business and production processes or quality problems for the purpose of identifying the root cause(s) of the problem and assist with the development of recommendations for short and long-term resolution.
· Leadership experience and Style – Posses the ability to lead, work with teams, be part of a team, and/or understand team dynamics (forming, storming, norming and performing).
In order to effectively lead and/or participate on a team, must be likeable, get along with people, have good influencing skills and motivates others.
· Results Oriented – Perform and produce tangible financial results for the company.
Must be hard working and quick to demonstrate success.
Passion for continuous process improvement and customer satisfaction.
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Qualifications Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year university or equivalent experience is required.
· Six Sigma Black (or Green) Belt
· 5 years experience in the Quality Assurance field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 5 years of management experience.
Leadership Skills
· Guided by the objectives, values, and mission statement of the company, the individual will provide leadership and vision necessary to ensure that the company, division, and department achieve established goals.
They will accomplish this by ensuring the proper procedures, systems, people, and training are in place, and will provide leadership and direction to achieve desired results through others
· Serves as a role model and represents company inside and outside to promote company’s values and build up strong community relationships.
Communication Skills
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
· Ability to write and produce statistical routine reports, correspondence, reprimands and commendations.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
· Ability to speak to all audiences (from shop floor employees to executive management to external customers).
Understanding the various needs of audience members and tailoring the message to address their concerns.
Computer Skills
· Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications.
· Knowledge and understanding of Syteline ERP preferred.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit (at desk) and bend at the waist.
· While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to manipulate large parts using overhead lifting devices and precise measuring equipment such as computer probes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures.
· May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.