Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: November 4, 2024
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Job Description:
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is
one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire
and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility
products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products,
OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire
supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical
components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.
The company also offers digital solutions including contractor
planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services
including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support
our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer
competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement
and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of
progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to
developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising
environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the
communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's
possible? Location: SCUPP Job Title: Quality ManagerReports To:
Plant Manager Location: Utility Products Plant (Carrollton, GA)
Southwire Job DescriptionSummary: The Quality Manager position
provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality
levels of products from the supply base all the way through
customer by driving an effective quality system. This role is the
guardian of quality compliance and challenger of all functions
across the value chain to drive Continuous Improvements, support to
Operations, Supply Chain, and Costumer Services, while fostering a
cross functional quality, compliance, and performance culture. This
role is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation
and management of all QA programs and activities. They provide
technical expertise and support to ensure compliance to ISO,
regulatory requirements, and product quality; utilizes tools such
as auditing, process evaluation, trend analysis to achieve
continuous improvement and business objectives. Description of
Duties and Responsibilities: --- Overall responsibility for product
quality at plant through promoting "Culture of Zero" for quality
throughout plant, leads Material Review Board and coordinate
regular meetings, and conducts Quality Training for Area Managers,
operators, other plant associates. --- Leads in the documentation
and implementation of an ISO 9001-based quality management system
at the plant level and ensures that the Quality Management System
components and processes are current and maintained to meet ISO and
Southwire requirements. --- Identifies Key Process Characteristics
through the use of tools such as PFMEA's and DOE's. --- Drive
improvement of process capabilities (Cpk's) working with equipment
OEM's and process engineering. --- Maintain process capabilities by
using process control tools such as SPC (X bar R charts) and
Pre-Control. --- Develops and maintains process control by
inspection plan where process is not capable. --- Drives
implementation of process control by using tools and technologies
such as cameras and poka-yoke to inhibit, correct, or highlight
when an error occurs. --- Works with plant operations to lead and
drive improvement in process efficiency and product quality. Drives
problem solving tool through the organization by coaching all plant
personnel in effective root cause analysis investigation using
tools such as fishbone, fault tree analysis, and turning failure
off/on. --- Assists Plant Manager and Director of Quality in
providing key process metrics and monthly review presentations. ---
Ensures calibration of measuring gages/testing equipment at each
location. --- Assists in driving progress toward prompt Supplier
Claim resolution, makes claim presentations to Suppliers as needed
(plant specific), and evaluates customer claims pertaining to the
Plant and works toward timely resolution. Works with Plant
Operations to determine root causes and correct. --- Works with
Sales and the customers on external rejections/technical issues for
material processed at the plant level. --- Leads Material Review
Board meetings, reviewing quality events to drive corrective action
and proper disposition of nonconforming material. --- Assists in
producing and completing various certifications, letters of
conformance, or PPAP to meet customer needs. --- Supervises,
develops, and coach QA Supervisor/Technician/Engineer. --- Other
job-related duties and special projects as assigned. --- Supports
deployment of companywide systems such as SAP Quality Management
--- Develop, foster, and maintain relationships throughout the
company through collaboration and teamwork to provide avenues for
the continued success and growth at the local site.Qualification
and Experience Requirements:--- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
with 5+ years quality management experience in a manufacturing
environment preferred or combination of experience and education.
--- Process Capabilities and process control knowledge and
experience with tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC),
FMEA, CpK's, and inspection plans required. DOE, Camera Inspection,
and Poka-Yoke experience a plus. --- Experience in ISO 9001:2015
management systems compliance, continuous improvement and standard
quality and operational excellence tools required. --- Problem
Solving Tools with effective root cause analysis knowledge and
experience required. --- Highly articulate verbal and written
communication skills, professional appearance, and presentation
style. --- Highly motivated self-starter, able to prioritize
projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close
supervision. --- Strong organizational skills and the ability to
effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects. --- Sense of
urgency and ability to work in a fast paced and high stress
environment. --- Ability to research and analyze information and
draw valid conclusions and recommendations. --- Desire to
continually learn and expand knowledge base. --- ASQ Certified
Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQM), or Six
Sigma certification is a plus. --- Knowledge of ICEA, AEIC, UL and
ASTM testing standards a plus. --- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
tools a plus. --- Previous experience with SAP QM a plus. --- Some
travel required.CompetenciesAttracts Top TalentDrives
ResultsCourageDecision QualityFinancial AcumenCommunicates
EffectivelyBenefits We Offer:
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