Quality Manager
About The Position
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Summary: This key leadership position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for managing the daily functions of the Quality department and providing clear direction to drive world class customer service.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Quality leadership in an ISO 9001 system
- Proven leadership and management skills required
- Proficiency in SPC is required
- Strong computer skills required (Excel, Access, etc.)
- Must be able to function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision
- Self-starter capable of operating independently
- Comply with all site required policies and procedures
- Ability to organize high volumes of work and information
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or Operations Management is preferred
- Experience in implementing ISO 9001 preferred
Responsibilities
- Work with all the plant teams to provide Quality Assurance guidance, expertise and leadership
- Manage the quality systems for the facility and assure compliance to ISO 9001 requirements
- Provide product specific expertise to support the Sales, Marketing and technical teams within the TEM business unit
- Supervise the Quality team in the Kansas facility
- Manage the plant Quality Systems and drive/lead improvement
- Facilitate monthly quality improvement team activities
- Manage internal auditing process
- Maintain specifications for final products and raw materials
- Assist in the development and maintenance of control plans
- Support plant trials, working closely with the Process Engineering and Alkegen R&D teams
- Support the NPI program to develop new products
- Lead customer-driven audits
- Prepare PPAP’s as required by our customers
- Provide data as requested/required by customers
- Manage Corrective and Preventative action system
- Drive root-cause analysis to achieve effective root-cause solutions (8D, fishbone, and 5 Whys)
- Participate in the management of the facility through the site Leadership Team
- Actively participate in the plant safety program
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
