QC Manager

Vpet Usa

Greer, South Carolina

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SKILLS

American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Dental Insurance, Document Control, External Audit, Food Safety, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Internal Audit, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Metrics, Minitab, Molding Processes, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Plastic Injection Molding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Sales Presentation, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistical Quality Control, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Greer, South Carolina

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Quality Manager

Salary Status: DOE

FLSA: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Greer, SC

Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Overview:

The Quality/Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for maintaining and improving the plant-wide quality system that focuses on customer satisfaction, defect prevention, improved defect detection, and continuous improvement utilizing Six Sigma techniques. This is a hands-on manufacturing focused position requiring 50%+ of the work requirements being executed in service to shop-floor improvements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Acts as the SQF Practitioner and champions SQF programs, including HACCP, certification audits, training, and food safety/food defense maintenance within the Plant.
Manages the Material Review Board, internal/external audits, CAPA, document control, and record review.
Oversees and manages a staff of Quality Leads/Technicians
Leads the quality assurance systems plant-wide to achieve zero defects through hands-on training, strong work ethic, and leadership by example.
Leads the Continuous Improvement systems plant-wide to achieve a results focused plant culture, where all team members support right the first time and other business metrics as determined by the strategy.
Develops and optimizes robust quality systems and processes, including recommending and implementing new quality tools and technology
Identifies and resolves systemic quality problems at plant level through a reduction in variation in processes and components (i.e., SPC, SQC, Pareto charts, GEMBA walks, Gage R&R, Guidewheel, etc.)
Ensures thorough and in-depth root cause investigations are conducted and robust and effective corrective actions are identified and implemented to address critical or repetitive quality defects
Maintains and enhances plant level quality performance metrics.
Participates in Quality Forum meetings with other plant department managers and VPET quality managers.
Improves profitability through reduced internal scrap and customer returns
Successfully interfaces with key customers and prospects to improve quality and win new business.
Effectively works with Engineering Managers and Food/Safety Coordinator position.
Perform Food Safety/Food Defense duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience supervising a Quality Department preferred. Must also be able to deal effectively and professionally with team members
Experience with team-based troubleshooting of injection and blow molding processes
Strong statistical background (including the use of Excel, Minitab, etc.), SPC/SQC and various quality based statistical tools
Able to effectively lead a cross-function/departmental internal team
Ability to train and coach others in field of expertise and quality systems
Excellent external/internal customer and presentation skills to all levels of customer’s organizations
Strong multiple project management skills
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment characterized by high growth.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in a technical discipline) or equivalent related work experience required
Minimum of 10 years’ quality assurance or quality engineering supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Plastic injection and blow molding experience desirable, preferably in a multi-plant environment
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Manager and/or Six Sigma green/black belt certification is desirable
Excellent negotiation, presentation, meeting facilitation, and organizational skills
Strong customer relationship building skills
Strong “hands-on” analytical problem solving abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Competitive Benefits:

Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
Company offers vacation and sick pay.
Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

QC Manager

Vpet Usa

Greer, South Carolina

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