Site Quality Leader (Quality Manager)

Georg Fischer

  • Irwindale, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Chain, and Customer Service to improve processes, support new product introductions, qualify suppliers, and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively. Drive quality performance improvements by analyzing key metrics, leading root cause.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrwindale, California

    Description

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

    Lead all site quality functions including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier

    Quality, Customer Quality, NPI/NPD Quality and Compliance activities, serving as the

    primary point of contact for all quality matters at the site.

    Drive quality performance improvements by analyzing key metrics, leading root cause

    investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and reducing

    customer complaints, nonconformances, scrap, and cost of poor quality. 

    Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9/14/45001, environmental requirements,

    customer specifications, corporate standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

    through audits, management reviews, and quality system effectiveness. 

    Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Supply

    Chain, and Customer Service to improve processes, support new product introductions,

    qualify suppliers, and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively. 

    Develop and lead the quality team through coaching, training, performance

    management, and continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of

    accountability, operational excellence, and customer focus.

    Complete Role Standard Work and deliver all other duties as assigned. 


    Required Skills/Abilities:

    Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

    Working knowledge of GD&T standards

    Excellent computer skills and data analysis/data mining capability.

    Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9/14/45001) and manufacturing

    quality principles. 

    Expertise in Root Cause Analysis methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, and

    CAPA. 

    Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), process validation, risk management,

    and quality metrics. 

    Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability

    to influence across all levels of the organization.                                                      

    Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities with a data-driven

    approach to decision-making. 

    Proficiency in quality tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications. 

    Ability to lead customer audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections


    Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related technical

    discipline.

    Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive quality leadership experience within a

    manufacturing environment.

    Proven experience managing customer complaints, supplier quality programs, corrective

    actions, and quality audits.

    Demonstrated success leading quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable

    business results.

    Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (UL, NSF, LR) and

    supporting cross-functional operational excellence initiatives.

    ASQ certifications (CQE, CMQ/OE, CQA, 6-sigma black belt) preferred.

    Experience with sensors, instrumentation, valves, flow measurement devices, or

    industrial manufacturing industries is highly desirable.


    Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands

    to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

    The employee is frequently required to sit.

    The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and drive

    The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or

    move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

    vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes

    or airborne particles. 

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 


    Pay:  

    • $123k - 154K (depending on experience) + Bonus

    Benefits of Working for Georg Fischer:

    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

    • 120 hours of paid time off annually (combined PTO and sick leave accruals)

    • Generous 401(k) match: Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment

    • Profit Sharing up to 2%

    • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • Safe and team-oriented work environment

    • Climate-controlled facility

    • Career growth and development opportunities

    • Employee Recognition Programs, Carpool Reimbursement Program, Gym Reimbursement Program

     

    Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.

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