Director of Quality
West Columbia, TX - USA
Job Summary
The Director of Quality Control is responsible for establishing a corporate quality assurance system and team that promotes customer satisfaction and that positively impacts the financial performance of the organizations continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System (QMS).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall responsibility for the companys Quality Strategy and related programs; initiate implement and integrate a Quality Management System (QMS) to raise the performance of the product lines.
Continuous development and maintenance of the companys quality manuals production methods specifications QA protocols & guides and training programs including step-by-step in workstations
Oversees the inspection rejection and Defective Material Return (DMR) procedure relative to large and small press aluminum extruded boards and related material upon receipt in production
Prepare quality documentation/reports by collecting analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes warranty work customer complaints and suggestions for improvement corrective actions plant incidents freight damage or other incidents.
Establishes and implements metrics (process capability control charts measurement quality) for monitoring and reporting system effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions.
Designs implements and documents procedures for process control process improvement testing and inspection.
Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.
Communicate and partner with sales / customer service representatives to accurately document and quickly resolve customer issues.
Utilize a holistic management approach to mentor motivate and assess the production team during product implementation process from engineering to manufacturing to shipping.
Establish methods program and practices for continuous education and training of all production workers including special emphasis to their impact in/on the QMS.
Monitors manufacturing performance and establish criteria and rating system for all manufacturing employees.
Participate actively in the development of new products by ensuring that quality attributes are built into the design of such products.
Investigate new technologies in processing and ingredients that may enhance products from a quality and/or productivity standpoint.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks benchmarking state-of- the-art practices and participating in professional societies.
Qualifications :
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Communication; possess excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills
Decision Making/Judgment; Entrepreneurial spirit with a can do attitude
Planning/Organizational skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Results Driven
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree
10-15 years experience in a QA managerial position in the manufacturing industry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSÂ Â Â
Capable of setting the strategic direction of the QA Department & gaining buy-in from leadership          Â
Ability to work across multiple departments to build relationships provide guidance & hold all production managers supervisors and production employees accountable to meet/exceed QA expectations
Experience in quality systems management and continuous improvement and product development
Proven experience in building managing & maintaining best in class QA programs aligned with the organizations key strategic objectives (transformation of programs is a plus)
Experience with managing quality assurance programs
Additional Information :
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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