Quality Manager
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Job Location:
South Bend, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GTA Containers a leading defense contractor is seeking a highly motivated Quality Manager to join our manufacturing team. The Quality Manager is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining GTA Containers LLCs Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. This role ensures that products and processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position is instrumental in fostering a culture of quality and environmental responsibility throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Quality Systems Management:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
- Develop document and update policies procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with standards.
- Conduct regular internal audits to monitor compliance and effectiveness.
2. Continuous Improvement:
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to achieve quality and environmental objectives.
3. Training and Development:
- Train and mentor employees on QMS and EMS standards tools and best practices.
- Promote awareness of customer requirements and environmental policies across all levels of the organization.
4. Regulatory and Customer Compliance:
- Ensure all products meet applicable regulatory customer and internal requirements.
- Act as the primary contact for customer and third-party audits certifications and inquiries related to quality and environmental systems.
5. Leadership and Reporting:
- Lead the Quality team providing guidance and performance management.
- Prepare and present quality performance metrics and reports to senior management.
- Serve as a key stakeholder in strategic planning for quality and environmental initiatives.
Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Quality Management Environmental Science or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality management role with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
- Experience in manufacturing or a related industry is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in quality management software and tools.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to travel occasionally for audits training or customer meetings.
Certifications:
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent preferred.
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is a plus.
Work Environment:
- Work performed in a controlled manufacturing environment.
- Regular exposure to water pressurized systems and fuel during testing and assembly processes.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
Join Our Mission: Be part of a team that supports national defense and delivers high-performance systems to our military partners. If youre driven by purpose precision and performance we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
GTA Containers is a one-stop provider of end-to-end integrated systems. Our strength is developing custom solutions based on every customer’s specific needs.
