Quality Manager Jobs

Quality Manager

Full Time

Jackson, TN(On-site)

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and managing the quality control systems and processes. This position is also a key participant and leader in the continuous improvement efforts of the plant’s products, processes and the QMS. The position directly supervises the quality department and is responsible for strategies and plans that achieve revenue, operating profit, quality and lean manufacturing objectives. This position is a highly visible and responsible role that is accountable to uphold the quality standards of the organization while working to meet the goals of the business.

This position reports to the Director of Global Quality.

Pivotal Experience and Expertise:

Client seeks a result -oriented, self-driven, hands-on Quality Manager with experience leading high performing, cross functional teams. A proven track record of leading change and implementing best practices in the plant’s products, processes, and the quality management system.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline is required.
• Drive Problem solving activities at all levels engaging cross-functional team to improve key KPIs measuring internal and customer facing quality
• Leadership Capabilities & Culture Fit:
• Results-oriented approach to decision making. Proven ability to quickly assimilate and have an impact.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others.
• ISO 9001:2015 quality system managementexperience
• Development of quality systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the plant.
• Lead / participate in product and process improvement activities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing/continuous improvementtechniques.
• Identifying manufacturing and development constraints, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions implementation and validation.
• 6 years of experience in quality experience and manufacturing environmentrequired.
• Strong communication skills needed to lead site Quality engineers & Technicians in meeting customer expectations, acting as liaison with the company and Customers on quality matters, and training production employees on quality issues and trends.
• Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to positively engage with people at all levels of the organization.
• He or she will embrace a philosophy of transparency, healthy debate, and accountability; and will work to weave them into the organization’s Standard Operating Procedure.
• Excellent communication skills. The ability to be collaborative and translate complex quality and operational issues in terms readily understandable to site leaders.
• Developing the acumen to zoom into the weaker points of situations through pointed questions and critical thinking, without seeking to embarrass or impress others, but to strengthen execution capabilities.
• Six Sigma, Shainin, or other statisticalproblem-solving certification and/or experience preferred.
• Act as a subject mater expert in advanced quality planning including coaching and training of employees in various aspects of advanced quality planning
• Unquestionable integrity, ethics and judgment. The courage and ability to take a strong position when required for the good of the Company.
• Highly intelligent and analytical, possessing the intellectual curiosity to probe and understand how the dimensions within their area of responsibility work and influence the broader business.