Quality & Safety Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chillicothe, MO

28d

About The Position

The Quality and Safety Manager is a proactive leader who works under the guidance of corporate policies and procedures while adhering to all customer product standards and specifications managing the quality system for their assigned location. The Managers strategic focus is to work with the plant operations team to continuously improve the quality that is built into Mauser products. This role also serves as the Safety Manager for the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management.
Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Manager in a high volume fast-paced manufacturing operation.
Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS related items or projects.
Must have experience with preventive quality engineering techniques such as PFMEA, control plans, process mapping.
Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing practices.
Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making skills.
Microsoft Office experience required.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform duties
Vision: 20/20 corrected and normal hearing range

Nice To Haves

OSHA30 certification a plus.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Implements process improvement with the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC), measurement analysis.
Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
Ensures CoQ (Costs of Quality) metrics are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives, including scrap, rework, returns, appraisal and prevention.
Establishes programs to improve metrics using continuous improvement tools as well as actively participates in projects that support Lean Manufacturing initiatives resulting in improved profitability, work flow and team performance. Proactively works to improve quality systems internally and externally to the plant.
Utilizes and has the ability to teach Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, quick changeover, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, etc. Participates in Kaizen events as necessary.
Interacts with production floor daily. Assists where needed to ensure there is adequate support from the Quality department to meet production efficiencies and goals.
Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications.
Supervises and manages daily activities of all Quality team members at their designated location.
Manages HFI (Hold for Inspection) System. Measures, quantifies and communicates HFIs to the production floor and any other team members who need to be informed.
Communicates and investigates any customer inquiries as they relate back to quality. Works with Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action. Visits customers as needed.
Interacts with production floor and management to determine root cause analysis for quality defects and develops resolutions to correct deficiencies.
Audits, summarizes and reviews with plant management team the plant quality system. Leads and facilitates monthly Quality Management Review meetings.
Prepares and communicates month-end quality report summaries within plant and corporate.
Travels as necessary to other plants to establish best practices or to work with others in determining root cause or corrective action to quality issues.
Acts as the Main Point of Contact for Safety, Environment and Health related items in the plant.
Trigger, track and keep the records of health and safety training for all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned