FlexSteel Quality Assurance Manager

FlexSteel () is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety Quality Human Development Delivery Innovation Productivity and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

SUMMARY

• The Quality Assurance Manager will drive industry leading Quality performance in our Baytown Manufacturing Plant and US Field position actively promotes Quality excellence and ensures consistency with our parent companys manufacturing plants and with the FlexSteel Quality Management System (QMS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Own and maintain the local Quality Management System(QMS) ensuring continued compliance to ISO API and applicable industry standards.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable federal state and local agencies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and accreditation audits coordinating audit activities and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Champion company Quality initiatives and programs and promote excellence in Quality performance
• Ensure that Procedures Specifications and WorkInstructions are current represent best practices and are consistent with the company Quality Management System
• Oversee Document Control processes and provide review/approval where required
• Provide leadership in ensuring all operations and activities follow company Quality policies and procedures
• Maintain Quality metrics and support company reporting mechanisms
• With the HSE Manager facilitate equipment and/or design Risk Assessments and ensure that controls and preventative measures are properly implemented and verified
• Willingness to challenge existing processes and escalate quality concerns
• Facilitate and lead critical Quality and Continuous Improvement projects
• Manage Approved Vendor List (AVL) including compliance surveys and vendor audits / approvals
• Oversee and drive the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Customer Resolution System(CRS) process
• Drive investigations root-cause analysis and corrective or preventive actions and ensure outcomes are properly performed and implemented
• Responsible for Cost of Quality metrics
• Responsible for company Quality Training programs and compliance
• Create and approve Quality and Inspection plans
• Conduct Quality audits of contractors subcontractors and partners as required
• Schedule and perform internal process audits throughout the plant and services
• Support customer bid and project compliance activities as required
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

o Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.

o Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise heavy equipment temperature extremes chemicals etc. while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.

o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.