Plant Quality Manager

Prysmian Group • McKinney, TX

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About The Position

The Plant Quality Manager for McKinney Plant 5 is accountable to the North American I&C Regional Quality Manager and is responsible for quality across Prysmian’s aluminum and copper building wire operations in North America. This senior technical professional oversees all aspects of low-voltage building wire for residential, industrial, and commercial applications. As a member of the McKinney Management Team, the manager also supports the plant’s business objectives and maintains its ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

The role leads operational quality technicians and drives product and process quality, audit programs, corrective and preventive action, and continuous improvement. It involves regular collaboration with customers, North America headquarters, and the McKinney team, as well as frequent engagement on the production floor to improve processes, products, and quality culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience managing in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to understand customers’ technical needs and communicate them effectively.
• Ability to manage internal nonconformities.
• Strong understanding of ASTM, UL, ICEA, and other applicable standards for low-voltage building wire and cable products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, build a quality culture, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-solving experience and ability to engage effectively with customers, vendors, and end users.
• Proficiency with quality tools for analysis and problem solving.
• Metrological knowledge.
• Proficiency in understanding and maintaining ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of auditing methodologies, validation protocols, design verification and validation, risk assessment, and mitigation processes.
• Sound computer skills and comfort with a variety of software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Mechanical engineering and/or metallurgy background strongly preferred.
• Wire and cable experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• ASQ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational quality technicians through coaching, performance management, and technical guidance.
• Ensure products conform to applicable specifications and quality levels established by Prysmian and its customers.
• Develop and implement quality control standards, processes, and controls.
• Direct implementation and maintenance of the Quality System, including the plant’s ISO 9001 QMS.
• Lead and implement quality process audits, continually evaluating and improving audit programs.
• Lead and implement system audits covering all parts of McKinney’s QMS.
• Lead product audits to ensure McKinney products meet governing standards and customer expectations through design, operational specifications, testing, performance data, or trials.
• Review and approve plans and methods for inspection, testing, sampling, and training.
• Evaluate production capabilities using quality KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions, including verification and validation.
• Recommend and implement improvements where necessary.
• Promote quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Engage with customers on product, application, and technical details of the plant’s offerings.
• Exchange information periodically with North America headquarters personnel.
• Work with the McKinney team on product quality and customer service as needed.
• Frequently walk the production floor, engage employees, drive process and product improvements, and build alignment and buy-in.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers on quality matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior