Job Title: Quality Manager
Reports to: Global Quality Director
Location: On-site Wausau, WI
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am - 3:00pm
About this role: The Quality Manager oversees quality systems and procedures to achieve quality production. The Quality Manager will standardize procedures, inspect, test, audit, and identifiy quality risks to assure good quality and standards compliance. This role will develop programs to train and guide employees in quality improvements and standardization.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain and drive project[s] work plan[s]
- Responsible for maintaining all NSF product documentation and audit readiness
- Provide support and guidance to in in-house testing laboratory
- Design, tracks and reports process metrics related to Quality
- Participates in the design, scheduling and execution of internal KAIZEN events and 8D reviews
- Provides quality related training for personnel ensuring that the appropriate level of knowledge is transferred to support the implementation of quality initiatives and work standards
- Participates in team projects or on information teams that share perspective and direction regarding product quality related issues
- Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and quality issues and make recommendations to improve the production process based on findings from quality analysis
- Assists and coordinates process validations and successful implementation of the corrective actions
- Interface closely with other cross-functional groups such as our Manufacturing, Engineering, Tech Services, Customer Service, Commercial, Sales and Quality
- Utilize basic statistical tools to analyze for trends or issues
- Identify, develop, and implement process controls to meet customer/specification requirements
- Participate in and support the maintenance of the Quality Management System and Maintain Quality Department business metrics
- Lead and / or support thorough investigations of quality issues (CAPA's, Non-Conformances, Audit Observations, etc.) ensuring effective corrective and / or preventive actions occur
- Participate in cross-functional teams on process control, improvement, and optimization projects; participate in other continuous improvement projects
- Performs assessments of any given quality system to determine the effectiveness and dependability of such system
- Ensures all quality specifications are met for any given product or procedure and suggests methods to bring equipment and work procedures into compliance with quality control standards
- Direct support of project activities and all other associated Quality functions
- Assist in investigations, which includes interactions with vendors or Supplier Development and Procurement Management for issues associated with raw materials and components
- This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Education, Skills and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent and at least 5 years of work experience in manufacturing required
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Excellent time management skills
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to drive projects in a cross functional environment with focus on consumer protection and satisfaction
- Ability to design and prepare concise reports
- Ability to read part drawings and use measurement tools
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret equipment technical manuals, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, ISO Standards, or governmental regulations
- Skilled in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate level
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A strong desire to make work fun
- Additional classwork in management courses and problem-solving techniques such as statistical process control, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA's, and process mapping
- Up to 10% travel, in support of customer and supplier visits
