Quality Manager

National Strand Products, L.P.

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Manager will develop, implement, manage, and maintain effective Quality and Safety policies and procedures that meet or exceed the criteria of federal, state, and business requirements.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. ISO 9000 experience preferred or similar.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited University. Master’s degree is preferred. Metallurgical knowledge is highly desirable.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication. Proven capability to collaborate with non-professional as well as professional stakeholders at all levels. Excellent business communication and leadership; ability to manage multiple demands.
Technology: Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other support software. Knowledge of MS SharePoint is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9000 experience preferred or similar.
Master’s degree is preferred.
Metallurgical knowledge is highly desirable.
Knowledge of MS SharePoint is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducts quality assurance audits of National Strand production assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved.
Develop and implement best practices to ensure consistency in the quality of the product.
Be a point of contact for customers when discussing technical specifications or complaints.
Act as the focal point for all quality-related issues and report to management as needed.
Schedule and coordinate all internal and external audit activities, address non-conformities, and maintain audit history.
Provide weekly reports on quality performance and identify areas of improvement.
Consults with management to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
Functions as an information source to departments when special and critical quality issues occur.
Determine overall plant product quality by conducting and evaluating various product tests and tests related to steel wire making and processing.
Consult with plant management and personnel on better operational procedures to improve overall efficiency and product yields.
Discuss plant evaluation with plant management, make appropriate recommendations, and set a timetable for improvement and corrections.
Work with accounting to ensure scrap and reject reporting is accurate and timely.
Performs other duties as assigned.