Quality Manager
Valence Surface Technologies · West Springfield, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$90k–$110k/yrFull-time
Quality Metrics
- Reviewing the entire Quality process and identifying which key metrics need to be established in order to improve overall quality.
- Metrics to be measured include scrap, rework, first pass yield, cost of quality, cost of poor quality, and escapes.
- Integrating the Quality Metrics into the company’s new ERP System, ensuring that the system is providing the information needed to fully measure the company’s quality performance.
- Implementing metrics into the organization and gaining buy-in from Managers throughout the company so that each organization will take ownership over their metrics performance.
- Lead training as necessary for all departments to ensure all employees understand how and why metrics are measured.
- Identify areas for improvement and make the necessary changes to ensure improvements are taking place.
Organizational Development
- Manage and motivate the quality team.
- Assess team performance, create individual performance plans, and implement strategic replacements as needed.
- Ensure a high-quality team with greater capacity and increased initiative.
- Supervise personnel and operations with sound operating principles according to company policies and procedures.
- Ensure that any necessary training is provided for the quality team for individuals that need further development.
Maintenance of Certification
- Maintain NADCAP and all other relevant certification registrations with a high level of system compliance.
- Sustain outside audits and recertification audits as required.
Customer Interface
- Develop strong working relationships with counterparts (quality leadership) at customer companies.
- Work diligently to resolve customer issues in a timely manner and improve communication.
- Responsible for maintaining a cost-effective quality system that meets customers’ requirements and other product approvals.
- Provide quality support for customer quality audits, customer source audits, customers’ failure analysis, customer design reviews, and sales visits.
- Act as a liaison with external parties on matters relating to the quality system and product quality.
Company Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Long term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(K)-3% Match
- Holiday Pay
Pay
COMPENSATION RANGE: $90,000 - $110,000