Quality Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Accountable for all aspects of plant process and product quality to ensure conformance with internal specifications, certifying agency requirements, and customer expectations. Lead plant continuous improvement efforts that improve process and product consistency. Develop and execute strategic goals that align with business objectives. Lead plant quality department including scheduling, coaching, training, preparation and testing of lab samples, safety and housekeeping, and data reporting.

We’d love to meet you if...
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a quality department that supports operations and activities at a manufacturing facility
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned. Be pro-active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, certifying agency guidelines, and corporate quality policies.
• Provide leadership on all aspects of Quality to the Plant Business Team, Supervisors, Quality Dept., and throughout operations.
• Provide management to department employees by effectively coaching, training, mentoring, and monitoring performance.
• Ensure quality manual(s), control plans, and SOP’s exist and updated for all quality related tasks.
• Ensure required training for department employees is completed and documented appropriately.
• Develop process quality control plans; ensure plant operations receive proper training on plan execution.
• Ensure the calibration of lab equipment in accordance with the calibration plan.
• Provide leadership in enhancing plant quality culture by identifying skill gaps in operations personnel and department employees.
• Actively participate in plant capital planning and execution processes.
• Develop and execute plant strategic goals that align with business objectives.
• Develop and manage quality systems in alignment with corporate and business goals.
• Lead and execute process optimization initiatives (i.e. cost reduction, new technology, etc.), new product commercialization, continuous process improvement, and experimental design
• Manage the department as relates to budget and staffing responsibilities
• Lead plant quality self-assessment and support internal quality audits. Address issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Identify, coordinate, and conduct training for employees in areas such as experimental design, statistical process control, process improvement, and quality management systems.
• Support, participate and/or lead in Lean Six Sigma projects and activities.
• Participates as a key member of the Lean Six Sigma sponsor team.
• Leverage business best practices as appropriate.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Manage a quality department that supports operations and activities at a manufacturing facility
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned. Be pro-active in identifying and performing tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Ensure plant compliance with all internal product specifications, certifying agency guidelines, and corporate quality policies.
• Provide leadership on all aspects of Quality to the Plant Business Team, Supervisors, Quality Dept., and throughout operations.
• Provide management to department employees by effectively coaching, training, mentoring, and monitoring performance.
• Ensure quality manual(s), control plans, and SOP’s exist and updated for all quality related tasks.
• Ensure required training for department employees is completed and documented appropriately.
• Develop process quality control plans; ensure plant operations receive proper training on plan execution.
• Ensure the calibration of lab equipment in accordance with the calibration plan.
• Provide leadership in enhancing plant quality culture by identifying skill gaps in operations personnel and department employees.
• Actively participate in plant capital planning and execution processes.
• Develop and execute plant strategic goals that align with business objectives.
• Develop and manage quality systems in alignment with corporate and business goals.
• Lead and execute process optimization initiatives (i.e. cost reduction, new technology, etc.), new product commercialization, continuous process improvement, and experimental design
• Manage the department as relates to budget and staffing responsibilities
• Lead plant quality self-assessment and support internal quality audits. Address issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Identify, coordinate, and conduct training for employees in areas such as experimental design, statistical process control, process improvement, and quality management systems.
• Support, participate and/or lead in Lean Six Sigma projects and activities.
• Participates as a key member of the Lean Six Sigma sponsor team.
• Leverage business best practices as appropriate.
• Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forest Products, Engineering, or related Science related field is strongly preferred.
• ASQ Certification, Lean Six Sigma Training, or other applicable training desirable.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Experience:

· Demonstrated experience leading and directing employees and work teams.

· Demonstrated experience working in an industrial setting.

· Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· The lab and manufacturing environment includes exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles and high temperatures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000