Manager, Quality

PGNA INC•Niles, IL

81d•$95,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager provides leadership for the quality function and sustains the quality philosophy and team culture for the company. The quality manager role establishes, maintains, and optimizes an effective quality management system both within the systems of Thermal Care and externally within the role as Supplier Quality Assurance. This position will report to the Director of Operations and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (or related field) and/or ten (10)+ years of direct work experience without formal education
Position typically expects up to six (6) years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position and in area of supervision with one (1) year of leadership responsibility
Knowledge of manufacturing and quality techniques
Demonstrate leadership, project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Must be able to read mechanical drawings
Quality Management System auditing experience
Experience as an ISO Management Representative is required
Demonstrate leadership, project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment
Ability to function in a team environment
Effective verbal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversees the evaluation of finished products for quality and reliability
Lead internal and external audits, corrective/preventative action systems, and Management Review meetings as ISO management representative
Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System to ensure the levels of quality established through company goals and customer expectations are met
Collaborates with purchasing on the development and implementation of a supplier management strategy
Collaborates with engineering on new product development and design review for quality issues
Travels to suppliers to participate/lead in the function of Quality Liaison
Analyze and resolve process quality issues and needs as they relate to an organization’s process performance and adhering to quality requirements