Quality Improvement Manager Grand Rapids, Michigan

Embark on a transformative journey within a cutting-edge environment at the forefront of advanced material solutions.

We seek a dynamic orchestrator of operational mastery a leader who will ignite a culture of relentless improvement across safety quality and output.

Your mission: to sculpt a symphony of efficiency and collaboration within our high-velocity team.

Your Impact:

• Guardian of Precision: Direct a critical analytical nexus empowering a team of specialists operating across a 24/5 cadence.
• Knowledge Architect: Cultivate a team of technical experts ensuring mastery of critical quality assessment protocols.
• Precision Calibration Artisan: Uphold the integrity of all measurement instruments guaranteeing absolute accuracy in our processes.
• Root Cause Navigator: Lead cross-functional expeditions to unravel complex challenges and forge enduring solutions.
• Process Innovator: Design and deploy robust frameworks to minimize deviations and elevate product consistency.
• Educational Vanguard: Empower operational teams through comprehensive training fostering a deep understanding of quality standards.
• Compliance Auditor: Conduct rigorous internal assessments ensuring unwavering adherence to established protocols.
• Customer Liaison & Problem Solver: Partner with business leaders to resolve client concerns with swift decisive action.
• Material Flow Strategist: Collaborate with supply chain experts to optimize material handling and minimize hold-ups.
• Data Driven Visionary: Harness the power of analytics to pinpoint and capitalize on opportunities for continuous enhancement.
• Lean Transformation Leader: Spearhead strategic initiatives leveraging advanced methodologies to drive quantum leaps in quality and productivity.

Your Arsenal:

• A Bachelors degree in a technical discipline coupled with a decade of mastery in quality or manufacturing leadership.
• Deep domain expertise in material processing environments ideally within coating drying mixing or web conversion.
• Proficiency in internationally recognized quality management systems (ISO 9000 IATF 16949 AS9100).
• A collaborative spirit with a proven ability to forge innovative solutions through teamwork.
• Exceptional communication prowess capable of inspiring and educating diverse audiences.
• An unwavering commitment to excellence with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Strategic project management acumen enabling you to orchestrate complex initiatives with precision.
• Sound judgement and decisive decision-making capabilities.
• A proven history of driving improvements through Lean/Kaizen principles and robust problem-solving techniques.

Required Experience:

Manager