MANUFACTURING QUALITY MANAGER

Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and certification programs to ensure high-quality production standards. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external auditors to achieve operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The Manufacturing Quality Manager also plays a pivotal role in process innovation and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with inspectors, team leaders, and production teams to establish and uphold high-quality product standards.
• Monitor continuous improvement practices to ensure consistent production processes. Collaborate with Continuous Improvement team to improve processes and tasks. Analyze and interpret data to help identify trends and assist in developing action plans with continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of quality verification steps to maintain compliance with quality benchmarks.
• Address quality issues in outsourced goods by partnering with external vendors to meet company standards.
• Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and implement correct actions to prevent quality issues.
• Develop and implement quality control measure including standard operating procedures, inspection plans and testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

A660/AISC/CWB Certification Programs:

• Serve as the liaison between the manufacturing floor and external auditing bodies for audit scheduling.
• Support all aspects of the certification audit process, including documentation preparation and readiness.
• Track and resolve action items to ensure successful certification compliance.

Tier Weld Testing:

• Act as the primary contact between welders and management, ensuring adherence to Tier program requirements.
• Coordinate testing schedules with leadership and ensure timely execution.
• Document, track, and report testing results, collaborating with HR on training and compliance records.

Process Improvement & Innovation:

• Continuously evaluate production processes for opportunities in efficiency, cost reduction, and safety enhancements.
• Research and implement new technologies and industry best practices for process improvements.
• Assess potential benefits of outsourcing and collaborate with partners to ensure quality standards and delivery requirements.

Scheduling and Planning:

• Work closely with the production planner to allocate resources effectively and meet production timelines.
• Optimize production throughput by advising on operation sequencing and addressing bottlenecks.

Networking and Industry Engagement:

• Build relationships with industry peers, suppliers, and manufacturing leaders to stay informed of industry trends.
• Represent the company at industry panels, conferences, and networking events to enhance brand visibility and gather insights.

Welder Recruitment and Training:

• Partner with local schools, vocational institutions, and community colleges to develop a talent pipeline for welders.
• Create and implement structured training and certification programs for welders aligned with company standards.

Equipment Research and ROI Analysis:

• Research new tools, equipment, and technologies for potential operational improvements.
• Conduct cost-benefit and ROI analysis to evaluate the long-term value of equipment investments.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Lead skill development, cross-training, and team-building initiatives to enhance performance.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment or a related role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of certification standards such as A660, AISC, and CWB.
• Proven experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in quality management tools, reporting systems, and data analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.