Quality and Manufacturing Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Quality / Manufacturing Manager serves as a vital member of the manufacturing operations site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This position will be responsible for leading the Quality and Manufacturing functions for a hydraulic assembly operations plant. The chosen candidate will effectively direct and lead all aspects of manufacturing operations as well as provide critical technical support to continuously improve Quality in our manufacturing processes. The candidate must have a passion for Quality, to ensure our Quality Management System is compliant and capable of meeting or exceeding our customer requirements. This person must possess a "continuous improvement" mindset and be a champion of LEAN efforts throughout the facility. Moreover, this position will be supported by a leadership team that values Lean Manufacturing principles and understands the value and link to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties :

• Develop and sustain plant Quality Management System, documenting quality processes and leading the relentless audit of compliance to the quality system. Support the development of part qualification and gauging requirement. Must be able to maintain all Quality documents (FMEA, control plan, work instructions, etc.), as well as implement and use the 4P and PPAP process.
• Utilize data driven processes to achieve key performance goals that meet or exceed manufacturing requirements and increase customer satisfaction. Develop world-class operational standards for measuring and communicating visual metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, etc.
• Work with plant direct and indirect labor to manage daily operations and consistently apply practices and enforce policies.
• Manage the corrective action process. This is achieved through utilization of 8D / A3 problem solving, and customer audits. Achieve Cost Reduction through championing data-drive decisions and utilization of Lean and Six-Sigma problem-solving techniques.
• Must take ownership and accountability for improving safety throughout the operation and support the organization's overall HSSE mission of Goal Zero.
• Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing World Class / Lean Manufacturing techniques to increase output and lower costs in manufacturing / assembly areas.
• Support and ensure ISO 9000 processes and procedures are developed and implemented and coordinates preventative measures to enhance system capability. Provide leadership for problem resolution and use formalized root-cause problem solving approaches (5-Why, 4-Block, 8D, etc.) to effectively define problems and drive to solutions.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

Competencies

Working Environment :

Only those present in a normal office setting, no known significant hazards. While working with a wide range of people, may encounter abusive, aggressive, or unpredictable behavior on a limited basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required, and occasional travel for company business is also required.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Physical & Mental Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits :

Equal Opportunity Employer : We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.