SR Quality Manager

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Job Title

SR Quality Manager

As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, and directing a multi-site or large site specific quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and executing CORE strategy

· Develop and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.

· Formulate and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.

· Direct, through intermediate personnel, workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

· Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures and progress reports, in order to inform management of current status or work activities.

· Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability, including structured problem solving

· Analyze and resolve work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.

· Train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.

· Interpret company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices.

· May investigate and adjust customer complaints regarding quality.

· Support and create effective teams, units, and environments.

· Impact and promote organizational strategy and vision.

· Create linkages for employees on how they impact business strategy.

· Complete objectives through supervisors or managers or senior exempt specialists who have significant latitude.

· May set direction for a major, multi-functional unit or department.

· Responsible for unit/department for budget, schedules and planning.

· Understands and meets or exceeds quality standards; seeks to minimize error rate.

· Help employees understand how they impact business strategy as well as leading coaching and providing effective feedback to them.

· Participate in continuous improvement efforts. Supports and helps to implement new ideas.

· Effectively gives and receives feedback.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, Engineering or technical degree preferred, plus 10 years related work experience or 10 years related work experience.

• Extensive managerial experience preferred.

• Manufacturing experience highly preferred.

• Preferred industry experience in Medical, Aerospace & Defense, and/or Automotive.

Preferred Certifications:

• ASQ

• Certified Lead Auditor

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses skills with Quality Management systems, Quality Engineering (ASQ certification preferred) and project management.

• Proficiency with FAI/PPAP, FMEA, and Process Control Charts.

• Preferred experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis) to drive continuous improvement and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

• Minitab/JMP experience highly preferred.
• Requires extensive expertise of knowledge in the specified area.
• Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing high language skills and high math skills.
• Employs high written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 103,988.00 - USD 142,984.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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