Quality & Regulatory Manager

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

(The broad spectrum of items that the role is ultimately held accountable for at the end of the day. Results.)

• Quality Management Systems
• Internal Audits
• Continuous Improvement
• PPAP/ Validations
• Inspection
• Engineering Technician Project Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

(The finer details of what the role is assigned for the day-to-day activities on the job. Tasks to support results.)

• Oversee, maintain and continuously improve the QMS (Quality Management System) at the Minnesota facility.
• Ensure the appropriate QMS is updated to comply with newly released ISO standards.
• Oversee and manage internal audit programs at the Minnesota facility in compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Drive continuous improvement strategies with focus on process improvements and the QMS.
• Support and maintain ISO standards.
• Ensure that organizational product quality levels are met utilizing company metrics and visuals to heighten employee awareness downstream.
• Interface with all departments to ensure customer requirements are understood and properly defined within the QMS.
• Manage Quality Department interface with our customers related to all customer requirements; such as, PPAP’s, Validations (IQ, OQ, PQ), complaints, SCAR’s, CAR’s, Customer Audits, and product quality requirements.
• Manage all product inspection activities, FAI, PPAP, Validation, In-Process, and final inspection.
• Develop and manage all quality related KPI’s.
• Support purchasing with supplier development, performance ratings and supplier audits.
• Develop and maintain a culture that recognizes employee contributions and encourages participation in improving the performance and success of the company.
• Understands and proactively keeps on top of Quality Assurance trends, updates, and aligns best practices to customer quality needs.
• Collaborate with company leadership team to define Quality related targets and meet objectives.
• Support Engineering Activities – Designing and Performing DOE, Product Testing, Quoting for New projects Project Management and new product support as needed.

LMA RESPONSIBILITIES

(Leadership, Management, Accountability)

• Yes
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, performance and evaluation of all quality assurance employees.
• Responsible for the supervisory activities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include meeting company goals and metrics, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees.

QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS

(Wright Engineered Plastics Core Values, Education, Training, Certifications, Years of experience, other skills and abilities, Physical Requirements for the Role, etc.)

• Demonstrates Wright Engineered Plastics Core Values
• We are customer focused
• We execute
• We win together
• We are respectful
• 15 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7 to 10 years’ recent Quality management experience, preferably in a senior leadership capacity
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in plastic injection molding experience
• Self-starter with the ability to motivate others
• Leader who is able to make decisions, but also comfortable delegating decision making when appropriate
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experienced in good manufacturing practices and quality initiatives and programs
• In-depth experience with QMS systems including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
• Ability to develop and maintain a team oriented work environment
• Strong working knowledge of injection molding processes
• Demonstrated experience at implementing continuous improvement, lean or other process improvement techniques
• Strategic thinker with experience in statistical analysis and identifying trends through data

Compensation And Benefits

Up to $140,000
3 weeks PTO + 48hrs Sick
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
Group Basic Life
Voluntary Life Insurance
Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft and Legal Services Coverage
401k with company match
Gym Membership

Reimbursements

Tobacco Cessation Reimbursement

For California Residents

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• identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate)
• personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information)
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• professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken)
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Contact Information

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• performing recruitment and hiring services;
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• and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity).

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at hr@seawayplastics.com.