What You'll Do:

Responsible for all continuous improvement and quality efforts for the plant as well as deployment of company standards for Lean Transformation. This is a hands-on role, acting as the subject matter expert in Lean/Six Sigma methodology, trainer and coach to the entire plant organization. Assures Manufacturing Quality; Implements Critical to Quality/SPC/Error Proofing Controls at every level, develops Root Cause Analysis and implements Corrective Actions.  Responsible for managing the quality technician roles in the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Daily Management Rhythm (DMR) Compliance through reviewing the process, training plant leadership on DMR elements and lean tools.
•    Deployment of all network lean initiatives and track effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPI’s)
•    Create and drive strategic business solutions in an effort to continuously improve in SQDCP metrics
•    Driving actions and effectiveness through guiding operations leaders through corrective actions
•    Apply problem-solving tools to SQDCP performance metrics
•    Drive and own Kaizen activity in the plant
•    Drive quality basics in the plant through CTQ compliance, defect analysis, and resolution to drive customer satisfaction
•    Manages and maintains Supplier Quality relations, reviews/manages/escalates Supplier RCA/Corrective Actions, introduces new products at site
•    Support Plant Specific/Corporate Function Requests by conducting new product introduction pilots
•    Create/Update Standard Work as needed and train supervisors and leads on updates
•    Manage and lead quality technicians in the plants through providing coaching to quality techs on teardown process, CTQs, CI processes, and pilots.
•    Conduct plant audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
 

How You'll Do It:

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
•    MS Office Suite-proficient
•    Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
•    Knowledge of production-based quality tools such as charting, control plans, capability studies, SPC, Error Proofing Process Improvement, etc.
•    Project Management skills
•    Problem identification and resolution skills
•    Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision; ability to effectively handle multiple projects with track record of successful project completion
•    Readily adapt to changing circumstances
•    Ability to build effective teams by fostering open dialogue and creating collaboration amongst the team members
•    Understands the importance of spending time on the floor with associates, engaging in the process and identifying root cause and countermeasures
•    Ability to engage and coach associates on the factory floor while developing and enhancing their continuous improvement mindset
•    Work cooperatively with others to support goals and achieve outcomes
•    Be able to function independently of direct supervision
•    Champion new ideas through continuous improvement tools 
•    Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8-D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, Fishbone, etc.
 

What You'll Bring:

Required:
•    Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field/experience
•    3-5 years relevant experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Operations
•    Strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques
•    Facilitation of Kaizen events
•    Expert knowledge in lean methodologies and tools
•    Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred:
•    Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt