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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12682713 JOB DESCRIPTION
The Quality and Safety Manager is a proactive leader who works under
the guidance of corporate policies and procedures while adhering to all
customer product standards and specifications managing the quality
system for their assigned location. The Manager\'s strategic focus is to
work with the plant operations team to continuously improve the quality
that is built into Mauser products. This role also serves as the Safety
Manager for the facility.
Responsibilities
Interacts with production floor and management to determine root
cause analysis for quality defects and develops resolutions to
correct deficiencies.
Supervises and manages daily activities of all Quality team members
at their designated location.
Interacts with production floor daily. Assists where needed to
ensure there is adequate support from the Quality department to meet
production efficiencies and goals.
Manages HFI (Hold for Inspection) System. Measures, quantifies, and
communicates HFIs to the production floor and any other team members
who need to be informed.
Communicates and investigates any customer inquiries as they relate
back to quality. Works with Operations team to find solutions to
customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
Audits, summarizes, and reviews with plant management team the plant
quality system. Leads and facilitates Quality Management Review
meetings.
Manages and ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA), USEPA and State regulations in accordance
with government and company requirements.
Trigger, track, and keep the records of health and safety training
for all employees.
Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance
Indicators) to prevent substandard product that does not meet
customer specifications.
Implements process improvement with the use of Statistical Process
Control (SPC), and measurement analysis.
Defines projects regarding customer requirements utilizing tools
such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process
flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
Establishes programs to improve metrics using continuous improvement
tools as well as actively participates in projects that support Lean
Manufacturing initiatives resulting in improved profitability,
workflow, and team performance. Proactively works to improve quality
systems internally and externally to the plant.
Utilizes and could teach Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, quick
changeover, value stream mapping, mistake proofing, etc.
Participates in Kaizen events as necessary.
Prepares and communicates month-end quality report summaries within
plant and corporate.
Travels as necessary to other plants to establish best practices or
to work with others in determining root cause or corrective action
to quality issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Health &
Safety or Business Management.
Minimum 5 years of quality experience in a high volume fast-paced
manufacturing operation.
Must have experience with preventive quality engineering techniques
such as PFMEA, control plans, process mapping.
Must have experience being involved with and/or leading EHS-related
items or projects.
Certifications in Environmental or Health & Safety related programs
preferred.
OSHA30 certification a plus.
Knowledge of and experience with utilizing Lean manufacturing
practices.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification a plus.
Previous supervisory experience.
Strong problem solver with good work ethic and decision-making
skills.
Microsoft Office experience required.
Physical Demands/Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is
required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
35 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus. Ability to work in and around a non-climate-controlled
environment.
Work Environment
To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments. Works
with testing equipment. Ability to be able to work in a team setting.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and
diagram or schedule form.
ABOUT US
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making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a
company that provides opportunities for growth and development?
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