Quality Manager

Why American Plastic Molding?
Amercian Plastic Molding gives an opportunity to work at an employee-owned plastic manufacturer where you are part of a company that values collaboration, accountability, and long-term success. The employee ownership structure fosters a sense of pride and responsibility. Additionally, the plastic manufacturing industry presents unique challenges and opportunities to innovate and allows you the ability to have a sustainable impact to the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Control & Assurance:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, policies, and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards or other relevant standards.
  • Conduct regular inspections and tests on molded products to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the documentation and analysis of quality data (e.g., defect rates, non-conformance reports, corrective actions).
  • Ensure that all incoming raw materials meet the necessary quality standards before they are used in production.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and compliance such as defects and corrective action requests.
  • Manage the timely completion of APQP documentation such as flow diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, PSW, capability studies, and measurement system analysis.
  • Manage the development and implementation of quality documentation, such as procedures, policies, and work instructions.
  • Work with customers on PPAP and Engineering Change approvals and deviations.
• Team Leadership & Training:
  • Lead and mentor quality technicians and other quality staff within the department.
  • Conduct training sessions for employees on quality standards, best practices, and safety protocols.
  • Foster a culture of quality across all teams, ensuring everyone is committed to maintaining high standards.
• Process Improvement:
  • Analyze production processes and identify areas for improvement to reduce defects and increase efficiency.
  • Work closely with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for quality and compliance issues.
• Compliance & Audits:
  • Ensure compliance and able to get through an audit with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BIFMA, LIL, MIL and ASTM).
  • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring all practices adhere to regulatory and company standards.
  • Manage the preparation of reports for audits, certifications, and inspections.
• Customer Interaction:
  • Work with customers to address quality-related concerns and ensure that customer specifications are met.
  • Provide feedback and insights to the product design and engineering teams to help prevent future quality issues.
  • Analyze customer complaints and returns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality and environmental requirements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality and environmental issues and improve supplier performance.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Prepare and present quality performance reports to upper management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of quality activities, inspections, audits, and corrective actions taken.