United Solutions Looking for Quality Manager at Sardis, MS Full Time

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the quality standards of United Solutions for all products and assures they are upheld on all production shifts. The QM manages the quality leads and quality technicians. The QM will work closely with plant management, team leaders, cell director, process techs, and sales to ensure the quality of all production meets United’s quality standards while emphasizing safety and abiding by United Solutions policies and procedures. The QM will drive root cause, corrective action, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to lead, motivate and manage the quality team members
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and standards are being met
• Attend daily morning production meetings
• Monitor quality requirements for assigned machines and ensure quality standards are met
• Responsible for maintaining and updating work instructions, visual aids, packaging diagrams, special instructions, and set up sheets
• Ensure quality team and Inspector/Packers are informed with the most up to date standards and are properly trained and re-trained
• Ensure appropriate inspection of finished goods are performed truthfully and accurately
• Must hold team accountable for capturing and trend quality non-conformances and product containment
• Coordinates sample request, rework, repack, AQL inspections, post-production inspections, and trials
• Track, trend, and reduce scrap and rework in the production process
• Log, investigate, and manage quality complaints with effective feedback to Sales and Manufacturing
• Identify root causes and set forth corrective action plans; schedule and facilitate CAPA meetings
• Manage incoming inspections and maintain all quality equipment calibrations
• Ensure melt index log is being populated timely
• Must schedule and facilitate monthly quality staff meetings

KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in related field or Equivalent work experience will be considered
• Lean manufacturing; 5S, Kata, Kaizen, other lean principles

• Six Sigma, DFSS, DOE, Minitab, or other analytical experience preferred
• Experience & knowledge of QMS, AQL, PQP, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans
• This position requires candidates to be computer literate and respectful positive leaders who can guide the company through problem solving and quality challenges

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel programs and email software
• Must have an incredible attention to detail
• Must possess ability to drive the successful capturing of production details with follow up troubleshooting
• Ability to lead a successful team
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work order requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sardis, MS 38666: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location