Quality Manager
The Quality Manager will support all business units in the facility in developing and executing manufacturing processes to achieve shared objectives across the facility. This role will monitor the Quality System metrics to drive continuous improvement efforts for the facility. Specific responsibilities include planning, directing, and leading the company's Quality Management System & Processes assuring adherence with both internal & external requirements, thus ensuring that the Quality Management System is effectively implemented throughout the facility.
Key Accountabilities
- Establish, improve, sustain and report KPI performance; leverage data to prioritize actions and drive continuous improvement
- Maintains in-process, receiving, and outgoing inspection systems, equipment, gauges, and records, in accordance with company Quality Assurance policies.
- Responds to customer issues and directs manufacturing response to ensure satisfied consumers.
- Champion a high commitment and performance culture by actively communicating MBCI's vision, mission, and values.
- Champion MBCI's Zero Injury Mission through demonstrated commitment to the Always Aware program, site specific safety plans and targeted MBCI initiatives.
- Drive customer satisfaction through strict adherence to product specifications, open communication, and timely follow-up
- Identify and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Recruit, manage and continuously develop the leadership team to achieve departmental and plant objectives
- Interpret and enforce company policies, rules, safety regulations and quality methods to supervisors and associates
- 20% travel required
Key Competencies
Plans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goalsCommunicate effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesInstills trust; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticityBuild effective teams and drive engagement; build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization winDrives result; consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstancesEnsures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitmentsInterpersonal Savvy; relates comfortably and builds relationships with people across levels, functions, culture, and geographyDecision Quality; makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete informationBS in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred5+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organizationProven track record of building a team, managing change, streamlining processes, and driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvementsStrong working knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles; wood industry experience preferredStrong analytical, problem solving, delegation, and conflict resolution skills.Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Organizational Relationship
Position reports to General Manager.