FS - Quality Assurance Manager

This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX.

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• The Quality Manager will drive industry leading Quality performance in our Baytown Manufacturing Plant and US Field Operations. This position actively promotes Quality excellence and ensures consistency with our parent company’s manufacturing plants and with the FlexSteel Quality Management System (QMS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all audits and ensure continued Plant accreditation to ISO and API industry standards
• Champion company Quality initiatives and programs and promote excellence in Quality performance
• Ensure that Procedures, Specifications and Work Instructions are current, represent best practices and are consistent with the company Quality Management System
• Provide leadership in ensuring all operations and activities follow company Quality policies and procedures
• Maintain Quality metrics and support company reporting mechanisms
• With the HSE Manager, facilitate equipment and/or design Risk Assessments and ensure that controls and preventative measures are properly implemented and verified
• Facilitate and lead critical Quality and Continuous Improvement projects
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state and local agencies
• Implement and/or ensure continued Plant accreditation to ISO 9001, API Q1, API 15S and API 17J industry standards
• Manage Approved Vendor List (AVL) including compliance surveys and vendor audits / approvals
• Oversee and dive the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Customer Resolution System(CRS) process and ensure that investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective or preventive actions are properly performed and implemented
• Oversee Document Control processes and provide review/approval where required
• Create and administer company Quality Training programs
• Create and approve Quality Plans and ensure compliance
• Conduct Quality audits of contractors, subcontractors and partners as required
• Schedule and perform internal process audits throughout the plant and services
• Support customer bid and project compliance activities, as required
• Develop relationships with industry peers and promote a Quality culture internally and externally
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Provide Quality leadership and mentoring to all Manufacturing Plant & Field personnel.
• Supervise Quality Managers and other necessary Quality personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibility for hiring, firing, conducting disciplinary actions and performance appraisals

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing environment required.
• 5 years of experience in a Quality leadership role required.
• Experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however, occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Manufacturing Environment:
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
  • Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
  • Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Disclaimer: FlexSteel USA, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.