Quality Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Quality Manager will manage the quality function to contribute of the organization through customer satisfaction, reduction of internal scrap through defect prevention and root cause elimination and continuation of ISO certification.
A Day In The Life
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Manages a site-wide, multi-product quality program, through both direct and indirect reporting relationships
- Ensures quality product for inbound raw materials, WIP and outbound finished goods.
- Develops and implements quality plans to ensure conformity of purchased material, manufactured parts and final products to quality standards.
- Revises and updates the quality manual to incorporate changes and enhancements.
- Develops and maintains all quality systems such as SPC, gauge calibration, quality notifications, corrective actions, product performance inquiries, internal auditing, and first article inspection.
- Meets with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.
- Develops and implements corrective actions for quality problems.
- Prepares for and represents the Company in all internal and external audits.
- Prepares all necessary reports as required by customers and staff personnel.
- Controls department expenses to budgetary standards.
- Investigates and responds to customer complaints.
- Participates in the supplier qualification process.
- Makes shared decisions and recommendations concerning quality.
- Makes final decisions concerning accepting / rejecting incoming material.
- Gives final approval of operating expenditures up to corporate guidelines.
What will help you thrive in this role?
RECOMMENDED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :
Required :
BS DegreePrior quality experience in a high paced manufacturing setting (5-Year Minimum)Must have proficient knowledge of ISO standards.Must be a very hands-on leader.Must be able to travel on a limited basisMust possess strong written and oral communication skills.Must have the ability to work on a personal computer or other related equipment as required.Preferred :
BS in EngineeringISO program implementation experience.Prior quality management experience in a high paced manufacturing settingSAP Quality Module ExperienceEqual Opportunity Employer. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We also value and encourage applications from protected veterans.