Briggs & Stratton

Manager Quality

Briggs & Stratton • $80K — $110K *
Stone Mountain, GA 30083In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in quality or related fields
  • Prior leadership and management experience
  • Thorough knowledge of QMS and ISO requirements
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse teams
  • Proven success in large-scale improvements
  • Strong project management and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop effective quality measurements and report results to leadership
  • Set direction and assess effectiveness of quality systems
  • Coordinate quality duties like improvements and training
  • Manage and administer quality system policies
  • Oversee quality management system certification process
  • Represent quality interests with suppliers and customers
  • Perform managerial tasks including hiring and performance management

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and implement quality initiatives
  • Engagement in a variety of quality improvement projects
  • Work in a diverse and international environment
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities
  • Participate in a culture focused on quality excellence
Full Job Description
Position Description

Provides leadership as well as the tools to continuously improve quality. Functions as a change agent in moving quality process & initiatives forward. Establishes, manages and implements quality initiatives, systems & measures by driving the continued development of a quality culture.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Develops effective quality measurements and reports results to leadership team and others across division at multiple locations both domestic and/or international;
  2. Sets direction and measures effectiveness of implemented systems
  3. Coordinates and executes quality duties across the location: quality improvements; leads warranty reduction project teams; system improvements; best practices quality initiatives; and training
  4. Manages quality system policies and procedures by administering and coordinating quality policies and practices designed to improve quality & reduce costs
  5. Coordinates the quality management system certification process
  6. Represents Briggs & Stratton's quality interests for the location with suppliers and customers; participates in customer feedback gathering and focuses to improve customer satisfaction
  7. Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
  8. Performs other duties as assigned


Job Skills Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of quality practices and procedures including Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO requirements
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and team oriented communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people
  • Demonstrated success implementing large-scale improvements in complex and diverse environments both domestic and/or international
  • Demonstrated project management and effective facilitation skills
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to exercise considerable judgment in guiding quality team in solving practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there may/may not be standardization
  • Excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location


Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

  • Seven years of quality or related professional experience
  • Prior leadership and management experience


Physical & Environmental Requirements

Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%
Quality Engineer Senior

About Briggs & Stratton

Briggs & Stratton is a manufacturer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Briggs & Stratton's products are used in a variety of applications, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, and generators. The company operates through two business segments: Engines and Products. The Engines segment designs, manufactures, and markets gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. The Products segment designs, manufactures, and markets power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care, and job site products. Briggs & Stratton filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2020 and was acquired by KPS Capital Partners in September 2020.
Learn more about Briggs & Stratton
Size
5,200 employees
Market Cap
$34
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-20%
NASDAQ
BGG
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