Quality Manager

Job Description
QUALITY MANAGER (Permanent)
Our client, an established and growing manufacturing company located in WNY, is looking to hire a Quality Manager to join their team.In this role, you will be responsible for driving quality to a new level, implementing and improving quality systems, and leading the organization in quality control. This position reports to the President; within 6 to 12 months, the position will oversee 2-3 Quality Control Inspectors and possibly an Engineering Tech.


Responsibilities:
•Provide a fresh perspective on the importance of quality
•Develop programs, policies, processes, systems, and workflows to support and improve Quality initiatives & strengthen the inspection process of all product lines
•Directly manage, coach, and mentor 2-4 team members in the future
•Guide the overall organization on upholding high-quality standards explaining the importance to all team members
•Consult with cross-functional teams to implement quality standards
•Work with Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and technical support to always improve customer experience
•Investigate customer quality issues for root cause and set in motion preventative action plans; APQP
•PFMEA and FMEA; audit work instructions, processes, and procedures to identify potential risks to quality
•Review, and train on, visual aesthetics of raw materials, in-process, and final product
•Manage internal quality audits
•Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics to track quality, productivity, cost of quality, Voice of Customer, and quality development plans
•Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:
•Position is full-time, direct hire
•Position is 100% in-office, standard 1st shift hours
•$100,000 - $135,000 annually depending on experience + monthly bonus eligibility & annual profit sharing
•Excellent benefits including extremely low health care premiums, 100% company paid dental, and PTO/vacation
•5-10+ years Quality Management experience
•Strong leadership and management skills
•Bachelor's degree required (engineering or technical discipline preferred)
•Six Sigma Certified Green or Black Belt preferred
•ASME / ASQC Certification preferred
•Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
•Strong attention to detail
•Excellent analysis skills
•Self-motivated
•Relocation not available
•Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
•All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: