QUALITY AND SAFETY MANAGER – SPARTA, WI

HVAC Quality Management

System Development: Develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) tailored to HVAC assembly, ensuring compliance with best practices and specific customer efficiency requirements.

Compliance Audits: Perform internal audits and inspections to verify compliance with industry standards, preparing detailed reports on findings and recommendations.

Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into field failures or production defects (e.g., compressor issues or coil leaks), implementing corrective actions to eliminate repeat occurrences.

Production Safety & Risk Oversight

Safety Policy Enforcement: Establish and enforce safety policies specifically targeting hazards, such as PPE compliance and safe handling of refrigerants.

Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments on brazing stations, testing areas, and production operations to identify and mitigate hazards.

Corrective Actions: Implement proactive safety measures and manage documentation for workplace safety certifications.

Leadership, Training & Collaboration

Training and Development: Facilitate training sessions on quality improvement and safety practices, including brazing safety, electrical hazard awareness, department certifications and the like.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering and assembly teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure product compliance with internal and external standards.

Culture of Accountability: Lead and motivate teams to foster a culture where quality and safety are prioritized at every stage of production.

Requirements & Skills

• Education: A Degree in Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical field is desired.
• Experience: Essential experience in HVAC manufacturing or a related high-precision production environment. Previous management experience is strongly desired.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify areas for improvement in quality (e.g., Statistical Process Control) and safety processes.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to collaborate with technical engineers and shop floor personnel effectively.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with HVAC-specific certifications (AHRI, UL) and refrigerant handling protocols is a significant advantage.