Plant Quality Manager

Position Summary Provide leadership and management for the quality function and sustain the quality philosophy and lean culture for the division at the plant level. Establish, maintain, and optimize an effective quality management system. Implement the division’s quality plan at the plant level to achieve the division’s overall quality objectives. Enhance and improve the Division’s products and services through the implementation of ISO 9001, problem-solving tools, prevention methods, quality-at-the-source, and continual improvement techniques. Scope / Supervision and Interaction Reports to the Business Unit Quality Manager or Division Quality Manager. As management’s representative for quality, manages department resources and coordinates the implementation of the quality management system between business units and locations to cost-effectively facilitate quality and compliance. Interacts routinely with all functional areas as well as with customers, field sales, regulatory agencies, division/group/corporate management, and suppliers. Essential Functions Communicates customer, regulatory and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction. Oversees the effective documentation and implementation of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and the standards set by corporate/division policies. Works with the leadership team to ensure that individuals performing functions affecting quality are trained and demonstrate the appropriate skills and performance results. Coordinates necessary plant personnel for internal, customer and third party quality system audits. Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints. Implements the performance measurements necessary to effectively evaluate organizational performance and trends in product quality, services, customer satisfaction and the cost of poor quality. Uses the results of performance evaluation to target improvement efforts. Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance. Qualifications B.S. Degree in an Engineering or related discipline. 3-5 years of Quality, Engineering or related experience. Knowledge of International Standard ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949 as applicable for automotive sector is preferred). Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred. Knowledge of manufacturing and quality practices. Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Process Flow, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Control Plan, PPAP, and Measurement System Analysis). Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player. Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation Pay Range: $77875 to $129950 annually Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. Career development and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission #J-18808-Ljbffr