Plant Quality Manager

Job Description

Plant Quality Manager Summary

The Plant Quality Manager will have leadership responsibility for driving operational, cultural and behavioral transformation to a Zero Defects mindset in order to achieve and maintain consistently high levels of product quality, having the potential to significantly influence the appeal of PCC Metals Group's premium products in the eyes of customers. The pursuit of Zero Defects, the control of our systems and processes, our response to non-Quality and the management of our interactions with customers are all vital aspects of this leadership role.

Essential functions

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and AS13100. Ensure that all processes align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance team, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Implement and monitor Quality metrics that enable the business to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing processes, reducing the Cost of Poor Quality through continuous improvement.
• Manage customer communications on quality / non-commercial topics and interface with customers during site visits, customer inspections and audits.
• Manage the customer audit, external accreditation and internal audit processes.
• Manage the customer complaint and Quality Escapes processes and coordinate on-site resolution activities applying robust problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D.
• Control customer facing Quality documentation (Certificates, PFMEAs, Control Plans, FAIRs, Inspection and Test Plans, Operating Procedures for customer approval).
• Oversee the product requirements process to ensure accurate job routings and documentation are created, and all Purchase Order specification requirements are satisfied.
• Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement teams to assess and improve Supplier Quality. Conduct supplier audits and develop strategies to address supplier-related quality issues.
• Ensure the correct structures and governance are in place to achieve consistently high quality at every process in the facility, instilling a Zero Defect mindset and approach across all functions.
• Act as the Quality Management Representative, as required by AS9100.
• Represent the Voice of Quality to the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Responsible for the Materials Testing Laboratory, supporting the laboratory supervisor / manager to ensure they have the necessary structure and resources to maintain the required accreditations and certifications, in line with customer requirements.
• Proactively work with Engineering, Operations, Commercial and Sales teams to promote Quality within the organization.
• Ensure the electronic Quality Management System meets the needs of the business and implement enhancements in line with the Zero Defects philosophy and customer requirements.
• Assist the General Manager and Controller in preparing Quality Schedules and support documentation for the MOR pack.
• Educate employees in the Quality Rules, monitor compliance, and investigate potential violations.
• Working additional hours will be needed occasionally / as required, in order to ensure essential deliverables are achieved timely.

Competencies

Education and Experience

The candidate will have an aerospace or automotive background, with a Zero Defects mindset, knowing what Quality looks like operationally, culturally and behaviorally. They will operate through a leader's visionary lens, with the ability to communicate and demonstrate what the future state will be in terms of Quality and Customer expectation.

Desirable Skills / Experience

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

ADDITIONAL NOTES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

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