Quality Control Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Manager at Central Wire Group of Companies (CWI) is responsible for maintaining the ISO 9001:2015 quality system, driving continuous improvement, and supporting customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Implement and support ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949 standards, acting as the site representative for the QMS.
• Develop resources to support quality initiatives and plant performance; assess areas needing improvement and initiate actions for continual improvement.
• Provide support to manufacturing for continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools, SPC, and time studies to develop action plans.
• Maintain customer satisfaction levels by deploying a proactive, preventive action approach; act as liaison between functional areas and the customer; and resolve customer concerns through corrective action process (8-D).
• Monitor and manage plant performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure meeting or exceeding agreed targets and budgets.
• Act as the 'Quality Conscience' of the plant by ensuring the quality systems and quality standards are maintained.
• Develop organizational resources to understand and conform to quality systems and standards through training, education, and enforcing compliance of the entire system via compliance audits.
• Act as the plant safety coordinator, conduct safety audits, work with the plant management and corporate safety teams to correct issues.
• Work conditions include regular exposure to production equipment, noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures; frequent walking throughout the production facility; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; and flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

Skills and Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline preferred; relevant experience in an accredited Quality System environment required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality Management is required.
• Experience with process control plans, APQP, GD&T, PPAP, FMEA, Gage R&R preferred.
• Experience with quality systems and standards including understanding of ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949.
• Effective communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead and train others.
• Understanding ERP business systems and Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (if applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities