Job Description

The Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and resource stewardship for the Quality organization. He/She will lead the execution of cross-functional strategies and plans that ensure we execute the company's production system quality control roadmap.

Successful candidates demonstrate their commitment to their team by taking direct responsibility for the safety of the people, build trust and value the experience of the team around them and look to develop the people, sets high expectations for self and others, is a change agent and an effective communicator, encourages cross-functional collaboration, and shows personal resilience. This position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line reporting to Corporate Quality Regional Leadership. This role will supervise Quality Technicians.

• Foster a culture, including ways of working and behaviors, that is congruent with our mission, values, and success model
• Identify and implement ways of working that make quality first a shared mindset and a way of life at CBB. Focus will be on the process, not the individual
• Ability to build strong business relationships and work collaboratively across multiple functions
• End to end quality responsibility: supplier, manufacturing, and customer satisfaction
• Support the development of the Cornerstone Quality Management System and lead the execution at the factory
• Develops and executes effective methods for inspection, testing, sampling, and training
• Monitor the customer satisfaction and internal metrics, drive initiatives and projects to improve quality as a competitive advantage
• Support the development and drive the execution of the Cornerstone Production System Quality Control Pillar
• Develop and maintain the Quality Prioritization Matrix
• Lead and/or facilitate team problem solving for customer and internal quality issues to find true root cause, develop and execute Permanent Corrective Actions
• Explore, identify, and execute new technologies that improve effectiveness of our quality control systems including error and mistake proof solutions.
• Understand that speed matters and is prompt with action and information, willing to make decisions based on calculated risks, and moves issues to closure by driving teams forward
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Six Sigma certification preferred
• The successful candidate will have at least 6+ years of manufacturing experience and at least 3 years of quality experience
• Enthusiastic about the value quality brings to the manufacturing process and passionate about keeping technical skills up to date, understanding best practices, and deploying quality systems to achieve goals and targets
• Displays a strong ability to use data to rationally analyze and solve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies
• Requires minimal travel (10%)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets - Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
• Anticipation - Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
• Collaboration - Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.
• Change Management - Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
• Energy - High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.

Additional Information

Site Address: 5001 D St NW, Auburn, WA 98001

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - 120,000 + 10% bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.