Continuous Improvement and Quality Manager

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Continuous Improvement and Quality Manager. The Continuous Improvement and Quality Manageris responsible fordriving operational excellence strengthening quality systems and leading initiatives that reduce waste improve processes and elevate product or service performance. This positionis responsible forquality assurance related to the production of aluminumcastproducts consistent with customer requirements industryspecificationsand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads theGreenvilletotal quality responsibility to includebut not limited toQuality Management System (QMS)andproduct quality.
• Leads and partnerswith the operations team onidentifyingopportunities problemsolvingforupset conditions and completing corrective actions to internal and external customers ina timelyfashion.
• Being the representativethat understandsthe voice of the customer anddesigningprocesses to meet their needs.
• Responsible forresponding toInternal Auditfindings.
• Responsible for leading customer audits.
• Familiar with Lean techniques and ability totake direction from Pennex strategic approach.
• UsesLean Tools Statistical Techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving root cause discovery and corrective action.
• Provides technical leadershipofprocess improvement andmaintainingprocess checks for ensuring product qualityincluding electronic records.
• Responsible forthe development of qualityobjectivesnecessary to support Key Result Area (KRA) plans.
• Manages and coordinates the Returned Material Authorization (RMA) and Customer Complaint Notification (CCN) activities with input from Sales Customer Service and Manufacturing groups.
• Assistsin the implementation of policies operating procedures qualitysystemsand programs which define processesrelativeto creatingproductthatmeetsor exceedscustomersquality expectations.
• Responsible for site escalation for product quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree (B. S./B. A.) in a related technical field from four-year college or university
• Five or moreyearsmanufacturingquality leadership experiencerequired.Aluminum Casting experience preferred
• Experience with Quality ManagementSystemand implementation
• Experience with Statistical tools and Lean Manufacturing principles

Required Skills/Abilities:

• ISO Experience/ IATFpreferred
• ERP/MRPexperience.D365 is preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma certificationis preferred
• A desire to work in a fast-paced hands-on manufacturing environment
• Highly motivated self-driven and eager to learn and apply new skills
• Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments
• Flexible and driven to meet deadlines handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectivelydisseminateinformationin a clear and concise manner
• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmentalregulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers customersvendorsand employeesof the organization
• Ability to create perform data analysis; define problems collect dataestablishfacts use of pareto/ runchart toidentifyleading indicators. Problem solving to restore thestandard.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available
• Must have regular attendance

Perks of the Job

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Relocation package may be available

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven friendly open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety integrity caring and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania were proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive transportation building and construction electrical and machinery consumer durables and distribution.

But its not just what we do that sets us apart its how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether its driving innovation within our industry making the impossible possible for our customers providing a safe respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve collaborate and effectively communicate Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more please visit or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital status veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands including Metal Exchange and Pennex are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application please email.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

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