Quality Manager

Company: ProForm Group Inc.
Location: Muskogee
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Proform Group Inc. is a Tier one supplier of manufacturing quality steel and aluminum products that are supplied to major manufacturers of commercial vehicles, school buses and military vehicles. Innovative designs, stringent quality standards, superior customer service and dedicated employees contribute to make Proform a leader in its industry.
Proform Group Inc. is looking for a highly experienced Quality Manager to join its Leadership team in Muskogee OK. This role will oversee the QMS at two plant locations, OK and OH. This is not a remote position and travel is required.
This is an exempt level position that is paid on a weekly basis. Benefits are offered after the first month of employment. Please see the below detailed description of the position prior to applying.
Position Summary: The Quality Manager position is a leadership role that demonstrates commitment with respect to the quality management system by taking accountability for the overall effectiveness of the QMS. This role establishes, communicates and enforces policies, standards, processes and procedures that are aligned with the context and strategic direction of the organization. Other accountabilities include leading management meetings, conducting audits, preparing statistical reports, investigating and effective problem solving, and maintaining the company's QMS accreditations, ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 for two manufacturing plants.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a Quality leadership role working in a manufacturing environment and will have proven ability to manage multiple, complex, sometimes ambiguous tasks with often conflicting priorities. A critical thinker, with excellent analytical and communication abilities is required. Experience with ISO, IATF, APQP, PFMEA, or AIAG is a required.
Supervisory Responsibility:Direct Reports; Quality Engineer, Supervisor, Multiple Inspectors
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee PPAP process
• Develop policies, processes or procedures to ensure APQP and PFEMA processes are implemented as designed; Interface with product engineers to provide input or recommend revisions on specifications.
• Establish and communicate customer, regulatory and organizational objectives to assure product quality, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Proactively pursue quality improvements, and aggressively complete root cause analysis investigations resulting in effective correction actions of quality problems
• Formulate QMS documentation system and oversee implementation of the QDS to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by Proform - Report deviations from quality standards timely and recommend corrective action to appropriate management
• Coordinate personnel for audits, third party and internal audits
• Collaborate with other members of Management to provide recommendations for process improvement(s)
• Reduce non-conformities and non-value-added processes
• Inspire continuous improvement through employee involvement, leadership, training, and enforcement of QMS policies and procedures
• Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance
• Manage PTC activities
• Communicate with suppliers to review quality concerns and issues
• Determine validity of customer complaints via customer communication, blueprint interpretation and/or inspection of returned goods
• Point of contact for all matters relating to quality of produced goods
• Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and toolsOther
  • Communicate effectively between all levels of employees, departments, managers, and shifts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all written and oral information conveyed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Must report to work on a timely basis and maintain attendance in accordance with Proform policiesPreferred Qualifications
    -- Proficient with Quality tools: (Problem solving, ie: 8D, SPC, Statistical analysis, Quality systems and standards.-- An equivalent combination of education, training and or experience that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job is required.CQM, CQE, OR CQR preferred in addition to the basic requirements;
    Basic Education, Certifications and Specialized Training
    -- Bachelor degree and:-- At least five (5) years of experience with quality operating systems in an ISO certified manufacturing environment.-- At least five (5) years of experience in evaluating and resolving production process problems-- At least four (4) years of management experienceOR-- At least twelve (12 years of quality control or product manufacturing experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment-- At least four (4) years of management experience
    Proform Group Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Military and civilian service alumni are encouraged to apply.
    Disclaimer: This summary of job duties is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, requirements, efforts or working conditions experienced with the job. It is intended for marketing purposes. A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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