Quality Manager

We currently have an opening for a Quality Manager in our Goodyear location. Responsibilities Create and fully implement quality management systems that yield continuously improving results. Communicate thoroughly to the entire organization problems, causes, corrective actions, progress, and comparative results. Develop and manage quality procedures that relentlessly pursue root cause solutions to quality problems. Train and coach all associates to this end. Develop in process self inspections within each department. Track, analyze, and involve associates in the process of fixing customer complaints. Communicate the impact of these problems, the need to respond, and celebrate the successful elimination of the problems. Audit quality control processes and programs for compliance and report to Top Management any non conformances. Maintain current knowledge of quality principles and update quality materials as needed. Coordinate and lead the plant ISO certification process. Conduct audits of the quality management system and lead the corrective and preventive action process. Develop teams to problem solve in areas of Quality; provide ongoing education and bring best practices to Cookson. Manage work group so that excellent associates are developing while achieving stated goals. Use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and other databases to communicate, process estimates, relay messages, etc. Cross training throughout the production facility to support Plant Manager. Facilitate site kaizen events & projects Drive continual improvement efforts with production team Implement communication tools to foster Lean culture Job Requirements BS degree in Engineering, Management or related field plus a minimum of five (5) years management or ten (10) years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably steel. Demonstrated ability to implement ISO, LEAN, and other manufacturing processes and programs. Proven skills in managing quality programs in a manufacturing environment. Basic knowledge of Cornell/Cookson product line, computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. Must be able to work independently to resolve problems and errors with minimal supervision from various sources. Ability to communicate with multi-departments and external customers (written and verbal forms of communication). Must have excellent verbal and writing skills and superlative cooperation and teambuilding abilities. Equal Employment Opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr