Acara Solutions is looking for an experienced Quality Manager for one of our growing clients in the fabrication industry in Lexington, NC.
- Direct Placement opportunity
- $90k-$120k (DOE)
- First shift 8a-4p or 7a-3p, with some flexibility (may need to work weekends/afternoons)
- Comprehensive benefits package
The Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership; instilling a sense of urgency; and driving problems towards resolution to ensure that quality systems, procedures and instructions meet Customer requirements, Client objectives, and regulatory compliance. The Quality Manager will report to the General Manager with dotted line reporting to the Director of Canadian or US Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct 8D problem solving team for all Customer-related quality issues, including tracking, reporting, problem solving issues; retain and maintain records as required.
- Primary contact on all Customer quality concerns; ensuring all quality concerns are communicated accordingly.
- Provide support to all departments for quality system development, corrective and preventative action and problem-solving resolution.
- Develop relationships with personnel from major OEM's; other QA Managers/Directors/ Management.
- Assist in Supplier selection and certification as required.
- Assist in the statistical process control improvements with manufacturing and supplier base.
- Complete all APQP-related activities, and all other Quality Management System requirements as needed.
- Ensure that conflict and productivity issues are managed directly, constructively, and professionally in all circumstances.
- Drive year over year continuous quality improvement, supporting our strategic deployment model, BEST Wheel, and PREP process.
- Identify opportunities, forecast resources to achieve quality improvement targets.
- Develop an annual Quality business plan and budget.
- Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and compliance.
- Attend training in order to develop and /or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills and/or certification.
- Ensure, with the cooperation of other departments at Client, that the factory achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction and the lowest for PPM.
- Identify possible improvements related to quality, design, or production processes.
- Supervise Quality personnel.
- Report Monthly Quality PREP results to Management Team and Team meetings.
- Monitor all customer related costs. (i.e. customer complaints, sorting, inspections etc.).
- Travel to customer sites as required. (i.e. presentations, corrective actions reports etc.) on short notice.
- Performs other duties as necessary in support of departmental goals.
- Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.
- Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in a technical field or equivalent required
- 5+yrs of experience with Lean Manufacturing
- 5+yrs of Quality experience
- Core Tool Knowledge (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)
- Problem solving Knowledge. (8D, 5Phase, 7Step, Root Cause Analysis etc.
- SQC Certified Quality Engineer/Certified Auditor, Certified Quality Manager
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Aleron
Sep 19, 2024