Quality Inspector III - Lead Auditor

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Position Overview

The Lead Auditor is responsible to assure that all products and services consistently meet or exceed company and regulatory standards. This will be accomplished through verifying and auditing applicable Whaler facilities in areas of the Quality Management System, Products, Internal Audits, and Operational Processes. This position reports to the Quality Supervisor.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions

• Plan, conduct and coordinate quality management system internal, process, and product audits through EQMS Audit system.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance audits to align with QMS and KPI expectations at a Site, ABG, and BBG level.
• Manage the audit reports and observations, findings, and non- conformities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the corrective action and preventive action CAPA program to measure and improve quality in areas where deficiencies have been identified.
• Communicate key QA/Compliance/Customer issues throughout Value Streams with a root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Monitors Corrective Actions effectiveness at site.
• Perform training on Quality related processes and documents to stakeholders.
• Other duties as assign by Quality Supervisor.
• NMMA Certified minimum of 3 Critical to Safety modules.
• Encourages safe behavior and 5s housekeeping activities.
• Support inspection initiatives to assure no escapes to the customer or within workstations (BIQ).
• Maintains effective communication and cooperation with all other Production Leads assuring rapid information sharing on Quality issues.
• Actively engages and encourages involvement of team members in improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate quick response to problems.
• Performs problem identification and kaizen activities.
• Ensures measurable improvement to goals.
• Proactively refines the inspection process to reduce cycle time, and improve detectability in defects.
  
  

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Internal Process/QMS/Product Auditing, Inspection.
• High School Diploma required, Associates degree, or ASQ Auditor Certified preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and related software (EQMS focus).
• Ability to coordinate, document, and implement corrective actions on findings.
• Strong leadership, decision making and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully complete Green Belt Training Program or equivalent development.
• Demonstrated initiative to lead others for improved performance and consistently demonstrated job performance that exceeds expectations.
• Must have the ability to perform all jobs in area and adjacent areas within quality and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to challenge team members/peers appropriately to follow standards.
• Ability to practice and document Audit events.
• Demonstrated ability to teach others, build effective relationships, flexibility and ability to implement and manage change effectively.
  
  

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high sound levels, welding processes, moving forklifts, elevated loads, and close quarters. The successful candidate will demonstrate a safety mindset to other employees. Vision protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. Hearing protection may be required.

• Shop floor working environment.
• Shop floor is non-climate controlled. Temperature fluctuates with outside environmental conditions, such as air temperature, radiant heat from sunlight, air movement, and humidity levels.
• Frequent exposure to high temperatures, including a hot and humid environment, especially during summer months.
• Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to vision protection and steel-toed shoes. Hearing protection may be required.
  
  

The anticipated pay range for this position is $22.00 to $31.93, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Boston Whaler

At Boston Whaler our team members are the key to our success and have helped us earn numerous awards and accolades from all over the world. We offer an environment where values are shared, diversity is embraced, careers are grown and anyone who has the desire to be successful can achieve their goals. To make the best boats in the world requires the best team members. If you have the highest work standards, values and integrity, then you should join the unsinkable legend!

For more than 50 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, FL, the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 11- 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com. Boston Whaler is owned by Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), the largest marine manufacturer in the world.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support.

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