Quality Manager
Steel Technologies · Portage, IN · 2 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer, process and evaluate mill and customer rejectsReview scrap and rejects to identify root cause(s)Initiate corrective action for quality problemsReassign mill claimed denied/non-conforming productGenerate and issue all mill debits and credits, reject notifications Manage quality planning functions, including maintenance of facility quality documentation, assistance in APQP and/or PPAP submissions, as required Ensure effective implementation of control plans and FMEAs Manage the application of statistical tools, controls IMTE requirements, ensuring calibrated equipment and MSA applications Communicate with operators, leadership, tech services, sales, and purchasing as necessary regarding quality issues Assist in the training of personnel on customer quality requirements and rejects Interact with customers and Outside Sales for resolutions of quality concerns and assists with customer quality visits as needed Represent facility during internal/external quality audits Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirementsKnowledge of ISO and IATF16949 standardsKnowledge of quality systems, production methods, and performance objectivesKnowledge of basic arithmeticCritical thinking and problem solving skillsLeadership skillsAbility to accurately use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipersAbility to read and understand material tags and production instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to see details at close rangeAbility to correctly retrieve and input data using a computerAbility to travel Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to routinely twist, bend, stoop, and squatAbility to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of timeAbility to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Prefer an Associate’s degree in a related field or two to four years of quality experience in an industrial environment. Formal education may be substituted with experience and training when competency in the position is demonstrated. WORKING CONDITIONS: This is a safety sensitive position. This work is predominantly performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise due to computers, printers, and people. Occasionally, work will be performed in a manufacturing setting with moderate to high levels of noise due to machinery and equipment. The temperature of the facility will vary based on outside weather conditions. The use of personal protective equipment for safety compliance may be required as deemed necessary by management. Steel Technologies is a safety-sensitive workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon results of a 10-panel drug screening, including marijuana. What We Can Offer: Medical, Dental, and VisionCompetitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiumsShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancerEmployer-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one yearHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountGreat discount programs in automotive, technology, and moreEducation Assistance is available for job-related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certificationsCareer Advancement OpportunitiesTeammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.