Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for :
We are currently looking for a Quality Manufacturing Manager to be based out of Harvey, Illinois. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Quality Department for the Harvey area Manufacturing and Shipping operations. Included, this position will support plant level process improvement activities.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or equivalent along with a minimum of 5-7 years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you'll do :
- Develop and lead the Quality department to meet the demands of customer driven quality improvements.
- Coordinates with the Value Stream Manager to develop and conduct training on quality standards, measurement devices, quality alerts, procedure changes, etc.
- Performs periodic internal audits of the Quality System to ensure that it is effectively established and maintained in compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015.
- Create assessment-based qualifications for both the incoming Quality Assurance Technicians and manage this by means of a Skills Matrix.
- Manage relationships and product compliance issues with customers and agencies (UL, CSA, etc.)
- Performs and documents customer complaint root cause investigations, product relation, and component rejections, while improving customer satisfaction by focusing on reducing or preventing customer complaints.
- Ensure effective manufacturing process control programs that maintain focus on Built in Quality and prevention of internal rejects.
What you'll bring :
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential strongly preferred.Knowledge of the following : metrology, inspection methods, blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing processes, tube-making process, fabrication process, carbon steel, steel slittingStrong knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 Standards and Quality Management Systems required.Knowledge of advanced statistical methods and experience with Six Sigma / Lean projects preferred.Proficiency in creating, conducting, and analyzing data. With the ability to conduct complex problem solving and root cause analysis.Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Statistical Analysis Packages.Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organization.Within 3 months, you'll :
Complete your Atkore immersion program.Identify and hire (3) Quality Assurance Technicians to support the Quality department.Educate yourself on product specifications, customer history, and existing quality processes.Within 6 months, you'll :
Perform Supplier audits and drive down incoming Buy / Sell and raw material quality issues.Establish full control of all Quality related functions (RMAs, Rework, Inbound Material Quality, etc.)Partner with all functions to define process capabilities, assess gaps, and develop gap closure plans.Within 12 months, you'll :
Will manage the annual ISO recertification process and the controlled document creation and management process for the Harvey facility.Support plant cost reductions and process improvement projects using various Quality tools such as, FMEA, process capability, Gage R&R, SPC, pareto analysis, and other six sigma / lean tools.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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About the company
Atkore delivers a unique portfolio of integrated electrical raceway solutions that deploy, isolate and protect a structure's electrical circuitry from source to outlet. With 3,100 employees and 39 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide,...
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