Manufacturing Quality Manager

Company: Steel Services
Location: Anderson
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Manufacturing Quality Manager

1st Shift Opening

Salary Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manage associates in Quality within manufacturing plant

Serve on the Anderson Plant Leadership Team (APLT)

Assist QA associates when issues require support or approval of a member of APLT

Determine priorities for special projects to be worked on by Quality Systems

Keep the APLT informed of issues affecting plant quality and audits

Participate in other functions required of APLT members

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree or Extensive Manufacturing experience

Be computer literate especially in I 5, Microsoft Outlook, Word Excel

Have a good knowledge of machine capabilities in Preparation, Weaving and Finishing departments

Must have a good background in math

Must be able to meet deadlines and maintain good communications with management and associates

Must be self- motivated

Experience in Manufacturing synthetic fabrics including sectional processing, warping, slashing,

entering, weaving, finishing and lab functions

Ability to communicate to hourly associates and all levels of management

Have knowledge of statistical process control and 6 sigma, preferably to Black Belt Level

Have good understanding of ISO/AS9100 requirements

Have Lead Auditor Training

Knowledge of problem- solving tools such as Poka-Yoke, Cause and Effect Diagrams, DOE's, Etc.

Working knowledge of JMP

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain Plant ISO/AS9100 Certification as required

Conduct associate training on QS

Manage Preventive Action Requests

Oversee QS Coordinator functions

ICAR System

Data Collection

RA System

Logging of QB's

Internal Auditing

Lead Quality/Communication Quarterly Meeting

Oversee of Quality Information bulletin board updating

Oversee all aspects of AQMS

Oversee all aspects of off Quality reporting

Oversee plant ISO/AS9100 certification

Maintain status as an internal auditor

Assist with trials and specific quality issues as needed

Coordinate any process changes with training, follow through to verify all required changes made

Oversee Inspection department /QA Personnel responsible for the disposition of potential off quality or nonconforming material.

Oversee processing and communication of all customer returns. Visit vendors and/or customers as needed to maintain open communications concerning quality demands.

Maintain SharePoint software system

Initiate and Maintain Lean /5S within Department.

Perform 5S activities to maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Participate in Lean initiatives including, but not limited to Tier boards and Kaizen events.

Has full responsibility for, and serves as the final authority for the disposition of off quality

or nonconforming material.

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate will present superior collaboration and communication skills, conflict management capabilities, and strong executive presence/composure. He/she will demonstrate a strong process orientation and a track record of successfully improving the Quality function's operations and efficiency.

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