JOB SUMMARYManages, plans, coordinates, and directs quality control programs designed to ensure continuous production/service consistent with established standards and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES- Works closely with peers to successfully implement and deploy customer and internal quality objectives effectively and efficiently.
- Manages the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy.
- Coordinates quality control objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize quality, reliability, and minimize costs.
- Manages, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, services, and products.
- Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to quality systems and continuous improvement.
- Heavy Interaction with customers regarding quality and design issues to reach successful resolutions.
- Drives continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives to meet internal and customer expectations with a focus on quality and efficiency.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance to ISO/IATF quality systems for multiple sites.
- Responsible for APQP activities related for new product launches.
- This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role.
- Experience working with manufacturing MRP/ERP systems.
- Advanced PC application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- SPC software experience (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
- Strong problem solving and communication (verbal & writing) skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at all levels, including external customers.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and organized.
- Hands-on experience with ISO/IATF quality systems.
- Six Sigma training highly preferred.
- Lean Process understanding preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of APQP.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to lift 25lbs without accommodations.
