Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Job Location: Cressona PA
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Retention Bonus (for external hires)
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Referral Bonuses
- Parental Leave
- On-site Gym & Café
Job Summary:
This critical position oversees the work and evaluates the effectiveness of quality resources ensuring compliance with all quality systems and industry (Mechanical/OES labs pyrometry and other Aluminum Industry) requirements. This position is also responsible for timely resolution of customer claims with the expectation of using engineered solutions to implement irrevocable countermeasures to correct any product system or process anomalies. The Quality Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and functionally to the HE NA Director Quality.
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing quality and/or continuous improvement functions in the heavy manufacturing industry.
- Experience in external quality roles depth and breadth of exposure to successful quality systems implementation and management in heavy manufacturing.
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree; preferred engineering discipline in metallurgical materials science or mechanical (in that order).
Demonstrated Abilities:
- Demonstrated intensity and tenacious approach to managing safety. Understands the critical link between safety and quality.
- Focus on diversity of industrial exposure with a strong quality / improvement background and process-based thinking.
- Demonstrated proficiency in disciplined systemic problem solving. Understands A3 / PDCA.
- Demonstrated proficiency in formal quality systems deployment (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949) including automotive quality standards (e.g. CQI-9).
- Demonstrated proficiency in working to enhance integrity and scope of process measurements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working with customer and industry specifications and new product launch processes (APQP PPAP).
- Demonstrated proficiency in coaching teaching and developing employees in needed skill sets that contribute to their personal betterment and to the betterment of the company.
- Demonstrates critical focus on customer-facing issues.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides a safe working environment for all in the department and enable professional growth.
- Leads a team of Quality professionals to ensure the business is achieving its quality goals and improvement plans.
- Directs the sites technical strategy in support of market and product development and plays a major role in shaping business strategy and developing policy for the site.
- Facilitates decision making processes in the development of the business plan and critical operational issues.
- Focuses on the strategic outlook and plans for a product or service capability technical or administrative functions or production capability.
- Drives process improvement initiatives to reduce customer complaints and internal scrap.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application please let us know by completing the form below or by calling 1 . or click
Application Support link
Required Experience:
Manager
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advance...
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Job Location: Cressona PA
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Retention Bonus (for external hires)
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Referral Bonuses
- Parental Leave
- On-site Gym & Café
Job Summary:
This critical position oversees the work and evaluates the effectiveness of quality resources ensuring compliance with all quality systems and industry (Mechanical/OES labs pyrometry and other Aluminum Industry) requirements. This position is also responsible for timely resolution of customer claims with the expectation of using engineered solutions to implement irrevocable countermeasures to correct any product system or process anomalies. The Quality Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and functionally to the HE NA Director Quality.
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing quality and/or continuous improvement functions in the heavy manufacturing industry.
- Experience in external quality roles depth and breadth of exposure to successful quality systems implementation and management in heavy manufacturing.
- Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree; preferred engineering discipline in metallurgical materials science or mechanical (in that order).
Demonstrated Abilities:
- Demonstrated intensity and tenacious approach to managing safety. Understands the critical link between safety and quality.
- Focus on diversity of industrial exposure with a strong quality / improvement background and process-based thinking.
- Demonstrated proficiency in disciplined systemic problem solving. Understands A3 / PDCA.
- Demonstrated proficiency in formal quality systems deployment (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949) including automotive quality standards (e.g. CQI-9).
- Demonstrated proficiency in working to enhance integrity and scope of process measurements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working with customer and industry specifications and new product launch processes (APQP PPAP).
- Demonstrated proficiency in coaching teaching and developing employees in needed skill sets that contribute to their personal betterment and to the betterment of the company.
- Demonstrates critical focus on customer-facing issues.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides a safe working environment for all in the department and enable professional growth.
- Leads a team of Quality professionals to ensure the business is achieving its quality goals and improvement plans.
- Directs the sites technical strategy in support of market and product development and plays a major role in shaping business strategy and developing policy for the site.
- Facilitates decision making processes in the development of the business plan and critical operational issues.
- Focuses on the strategic outlook and plans for a product or service capability technical or administrative functions or production capability.
- Drives process improvement initiatives to reduce customer complaints and internal scrap.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application please let us know by completing the form below or by calling 1 . or click
Application Support link
Required Experience:
Manager
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