Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Location: Orlando FL

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Quality & VSM this role is responsible for managing and supporting all plant inspection functions maintaining non-conformance data quality and driving process improvements for HVAC units. The Quality Manager ensures all systems function in full compliance with customer specifications design criteria and company standards while cultivating a proactive prevention-based quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Manage the quality control department and supervisory staff; establish main performance goals through the Performance Ownership process and Daily Management.

• Proactive Quality Systems: Shift the organization from reactive problem-solving to proactive prevention-based quality systems; develop implement and evaluate rigorous quality standards.

• Process Improvement & LEAN: Execute data mining and evaluation pertinent to Value Stream metrics; help teams engage in lean activity planning execution and deliverables aligned with the company scorecard to enhance quality and reduce waste.

• Oversight & Compliance: Oversee production to ensure conformity in assembly processes; support random inspections and review quality control documentation (checklists logs reports) for effectiveness and accuracy.

• Communication & Culture: Facilitate seamless communication across intercompany departments; periodically report quality and operations status to executive leadership and regulatory agencies; establish a culture where quality concerns are openly raised and resolved.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with prior experience as a manager in a production or manufacturing environment. Involved with or led teams in LEAN process improvements and implementations preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in computer technology systems and Microsoft Office applications; skilled in data mining and quality metrics evaluation.

• Aptitude: Demonstrated teamwork and team-building skills; ability to assess and develop individual/team capabilities manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines and work under minimal supervision to attain results.

• Physical & Communication: Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods and lift 2550 lbs following safety guidelines; excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (bilingual Spanish skills are a plus).

Required Experience:

Manager