Quality Manager

Position Summary

The Quality Manager position is responsible for managing, implementing, and facilitating Quality Assurance and supporting Continuous Improvement programs within the plant. This role ensures that all products produced and shipped conform to the applicable specifications and quality levels established by Prysmian and the customer.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Develops and implements, as necessary, Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement programs to ensure effective ongoing product quality.

• Supports the plant’s Continuous Improvement program.

• Manages and directs required testing throughout all processes.

• Provides analyzed data reports as necessary to support the plant.

• Recruits quality assurance associates, as appropriate, and provides the necessary training so that their work is in accordance with stated procedures.

• Responsible for the Quality Management System and external audits.

• Interfaces with customers and regulatory agency inspection representatives during plant visits and scheduled audits (UL, ETL, ABS, etc.).

• Investigates field issues and customer returns, as necessary, to ensure effective corrective action is taken to prevent reoccurrence.

• Ensures effective operation of the plant as a member of the Plant Management Team.

• Provides effective communication to internal and external customers on matters relating to quality.

Key Requirements

• A results-driven individual with demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance techniques and Lean Sigma tools.
• Good attention to details but able to manage the bigger picture.
• Able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with often conflicting priorities on a day-to-day basis.
• Able to motivate, communicate, and drive continuous improvement.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinker with excellent analytical abilities.
• High energy, demonstrating urgency and fast pace.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices.

Desired Background

• 2+ years’ experience in quality engineering working in manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory skills in a team-based environment.
• Sound computer skills, comfortable with a variety of software applications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire and cable experience a plus.
• Rubber manufacturing a plus.
• Six Sigma certification a plus.
• ASQ Certification a plus.

Education

• BS degree in quality assurance, engineering, or related practical science: with a strong foundation in the application of quality and Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• HS Diploma with equivalent / relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.