Overview
Quality Improvement Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA at In Demand Recruitment and Consulting Inc.
Position: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER
IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MANAGER for our Grand Rapids, MI client.
This client is a leader in the coatings and adhesives industry. They need a Quality Improvement Manager who will provide hands-onleadership of sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. The Quality Improvement Manager should be versatile, flexible, enthusiastic and successful in a fast-pacedteam environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all aspects of a Quality Control Lab with three Technicians on a 24 x 5 schedule.
Train QC Lab Technicians to safely perform required quality testing procedures.
Ensure calibration of all required lab and production instruments used to measure quality.
Lead cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis & corrective actions.
Implement new procedures to reduce occurrence and severity of nonconforming products.
Train production operators to ensure quality procedures are understood and followed
Perform internal audits of all departments to ensure written procedures are followed.
Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to manage the customer complaint process.
Collaborate with the Materials Manager and Planner to manage on-hold material.
Use available data to identify, quantify and prioritize quality improvement opportunities.
Apply continuous improvement tools (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, others) to lead quality and productivity improvement projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree engineering, 10 years as a Quality or Manufacturing Manager or Engineer.
Coating, drying, mixing, and web converting process/equipment background is ideal
Quality Management Systems expertise (ISO
9000, IATF
16949, AS9100).
Proven team player who works with others to develop creative, innovative solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively train and influence others.
Commitment to excellence, high standards and acute attention to detail.
Proven project management skills to define workflow, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Proven track record using LEAN/Kaizen principles, problem solving techniques and leading corrective actions.
* A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to  .
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Title: Quality Improvement Manager
Company: In Demand Recruitment and Consulting Inc.
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering, Quality Control / Manager), Manufacturing / Production (Quality Engineering)
