Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

Image Associates Inc.•Davenport, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager position with a company that manufactures metal parts and assemblies. Candidates with appropriate experience from similar manufacturing companies are encouraged to apply. The position is located in Northern Iowa, about an hour north of Waterloo, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available. The manager is responsible for maintaining the company’s quality management system and leading the company’s continuous improvement strategy. The role includes leading a Quality/Continuous Improvement team and ensuring corporate objectives are met.

Requirements

Five to seven years of experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement at a company involved in manufacturing hard products that involve machining, shaping, or assembly.
At least two years in a management position involving quality and/or continuous improvement at a manufacturing facility.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong knowledge of statistical process control, ISO 9001, and common quality assurance methodologies for industries that manufacture or use parts and assemblies.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CQE or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt are preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee quality audits and corrective actions.
Track critical metrics related to first-pass yield and scrap/rework.
Maintain the quality management system to meet customer, regulatory, and ISO requirements.
Manage suppliers, including incoming inspection.
Lead a Quality/Continuous Improvement team and ensure corporate objectives are met.
Identify cost-reduction, waste-reduction, and quality-improvement opportunities.
Lead Kaizen events and implement Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, and Total Productive Maintenance.