Plant Quality Manager

Fairbanks Scales • Meridian, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures compliance and effectiveness of the quality management system, while continuously improving products and processes to drive towards zero defects, customer satisfaction, and cost of non-quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, engineering or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in quality process management role in a piece part production operation.
• Experience in managing per ISO 9001:2015.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.)
• Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to effectively drive change on the shop floor by engaging others.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Knowledgeable in welding quality standards, including AWS D1.1

Responsibilities

• Owns & executes the site's quality management system.
• Develops and implements quality standards, practices, and procedures.
• Leads the sites internal auditing initiatives and provides leadership and direction for continuous improvement.
• Works directly with the managers, supervisors and operations team to develop effective employee training programs, develop and confirm competence, and drive implementation and compliance of quality standards.
• Manages the quality inspection program, ensuring completion and compliance.
• Supervises the daily activity of QC Inspectors by providing training, problem resolution, guidance, mentorship.
• Responsible for incoming supplier quality of raw materials and outsourced products
• Manages the CAPA process, works with the team to determine root cause and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintains quality reports and data analysis as required.
• Analyzes data sources from internal quality reporting and customer feedback for improvement activities to improve defect rates and continuously reduce the cost of non-quality.
• Interfaces, communicates and collaborates with other functions in the company as needed.
• Adhere to and uphold all Fairbanks Scales policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fairbanks Scales Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

What This Job Offers

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