Quality/CI Director

UFP Industries•Grandview, TX

About The Position

The Quality/CI Director oversees the business segment’s overall quality management system and lean management systems, including their continuous development, improvement, and maturity in support of the segment’s vision and business objectives. The role provides support, on a dotted-line basis, to more than 40 plant locations and works under the general direction of the Regional VP positions. The position may be based at any UFP packaging plant, with locations in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Oregon, or Utah preferred.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Working knowledge of Quality Science applications.
High-level understanding of lean concepts and applications.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
Proficiency with charts and statistical formulas or templates in Excel.
Manager-level leadership knowledge or experience.

Nice To Haves

CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) certification, or equivalent discipline body of knowledge.
Understanding of IATF 16949 and AIAG practices.
Six Sigma Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Oversee the quality management systems of the business segments and their impact on the business and customers.
Oversee the segment’s continuous improvement program through standardized practices, training, achievement of improvement objectives, and ongoing development of systems and capabilities.
Assist plant locations in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and sustaining certification status.
Assist with quality and continuous improvement training for plant quality managers and coordinators as turnover occurs.
Drive standardization in quality management and lean management systems to ensure consistent best practices.
Assist with new methodologies and technologies affecting quality and improvement, such as software and SCADA systems.
Support onboarding of new and strategic customers within PPAP processes.
Provide training and training materials for the continuous improvement program and initiatives.
Coach and mentor improvement projects.
Host regional continuous improvement progress meetings to support progress and share best practices.
Develop next steps and objectives to improve the effectiveness and maturity of systems, and provide necessary training.
Analyze data and metrics to assess system effectiveness and make recommendations or take action for improvement.