ProPulse Hiring for Quality Manager Full Time

POSITION TITLE: Quality Manager

S TO President & CEO (direct) / Plant Manager (Indirect)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular/Full-time, Exempt

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Quality Manager is responsible for planning and executing the organizations Quality Management System in accordance with ISO9001 requirements and internal strategic objectives including leading the company’s continuous improvement projects. This includes managing quality technicians in performing all core quality control functions including; receiving inspection, in-process inspection, dimensional and functional testing, control of non-conforming material, warranty, document control, and corrective actions. In addition, this position will help lead the organizations continual improvement initiatives through the use of the PDCA process.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to):

Responsibilities include the following and any other duties that may be assigned.

• Plan, implement, enforce and monitor quality control policies in a manufacturing operation
• Maintaining and improving the organizations quality management systems based on ISO9001 requirements

· Training internal auditors and planning internal auditing activities

· Evaluating acceptance of purchased components and communicating with vendors on component issues through the NC process.

· Analyzing warranty returns for root cause and implementing containment and corrective actions and communicating internally and externally with customers in the resolution of warranty related issues.

· Driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and the CAR (corrective action ing) process.

o Use the PDCA process to track, record and implement continuous improvement projects

o Engage with the management staff, assembly staff, and others to document future continuous improvement efforts

o Work with the Plant Manager/Management staff to help prioritize the continuous improvement projects

o status of continuous improvement projects through the PDCA process and when necessary present status of these projects to the Management Staff

o Stress the Check and Act aspect of the PDCA process and on the successes and failures as well as how successful PDCAs can be duplicated in other areas of the company.

· Managing quality assurance activities including;

o in-process auditing of assembly and extrusion processes and products.

o lot/batch and OOBA (out-of-box-audit) testing in accordance with internal and external requirements and standards.

o receiving and inspection of components

· Work with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers

· Making sure that manufacturing or production processes meet international and national standards

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are preferred of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

· Strong computer skills in Excel and/or Access, strong problem solving skills, good math and analytical skills.

· Experience with ISO9001

· Experience with Lean Manufacturing principals (desired)

· Strong hands on abilities

· Common sense mentality rooted in applicable product and process knowledge

· Strong leadership ability

o Able to explain strategic goals to direct s while managing the tactical tasks

· Strong communication skills

o Must be able to talk with both Internal and External customers

· Experience reading and interpreting dimensional drawings and industry standards

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a science-related field or equal work experience.

Other degrees may be considered as well.

Certification courses in software such as Power Point, MS Word, Outlook and MS Excel. (Preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For the most part the work environment includes ambient room temperatures, well-lit work areas and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the warehouse/ production operations area where certain areas may be loud, certain tasks may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

· Accuracy and reliability

· Ability to supply and interpret data and statistics

· Communication skills

· Customer Relationships

· Performance to goals and objectives

· Timeliness

· Ability to work in a positive and team focused setting

ProPulse® has an expectation of their employees to hold steadfast to the company’s Purpose, Vision and Core Values in all aspects of their job responsibilities and job functions.

PURPOSE

Our purpose is to provide de-commoditized products that are engineered and uniquely valuable to our customers and especially the ultimate user.

VISION

To build a company through the unified pursuit of sustainable growth and value. We do this through best practices paying constant attention to the development of our people, culture and business processes, markets and products, financial strength and predictable revenue.

CORE VALUES

Integrity: Honesty and mutual respect of our internal and external customers and suppliers guides us.

Flexibility: We embrace flexibility as a challenge for our products, markets and processes.

Growth: We focus on sustainable growth and value of our company and personally.

Service: We anticipate and go beyond customer expectations.

Safety: We insist upon safety and unsurpassed quality of our products and methods.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description serves as a guide. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peosta, IA 52068: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location