Plant Quality Mgr

Description

• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and / or integration of daily inbound coal deliveries to assure the quality of coal blend delivered to plant provides optimal coke quality, coordinating efforts with other resources as required.
• Monitors coal and coke scales for accuracy, reporting issues to appropriate resources to implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Utilizes statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes; adjusting processes accordingly to optimize coke quality.
• Evaluates purchased coal and / or components for quality compliance, recommending whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor.
• Maintains regular communication with supplier / vendors regarding quality of coal and / or components working to address any issues or discrepancies.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Completes and maintains various reports in support of operations or to meet customer needs.
• Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to leadership.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members, contractors, vendors, or others as required.
• Maintains compliance with appropriate federal, State and local safety and / or environmental regulations, reports and notifies appropriate plant personnel of any deviations per established standards.
• Participate in incident investigations as required, including reporting incidents to appropriate personnel, completing required documentation, recommending and implementing corrective actions, and communicating findings as appropriate.
• Trains and coaches team members in efficient work procedures, safe work practices, and good housekeeping practices. Coaches and encourages development and growth of skills and abilities.
• Monitors, reviews and analyzes reports and data to identify trends, root cause analysis (RCA), or non-compliance; recommending and implementing corrective actions accordingly.
• Works effectively with Team Members at all levels of the organization within areas of responsibility, consulting with HR, Department Manager, or other parties as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned.