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- Supporting development of quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
- Leading the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets.
- Investigating and addressing trends with internal and external non-conformance.
- Leading, managing and developing multiple teams, team leaders, quality specialists and inspectors to assure that quality standards are met.
- Driving change based on data; reviewing reports to review with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues.
- Contributes to short-term operational plans.
- Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
- Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
- Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
- Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.
- Interprets results of quantitative and statistical tools and explains results to others.
- Communicates key benefits of a quality management process.
- Conducts and directs quality reviews.
- Develops expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
- Develops quality assurance processes based on Six Sigma, ISO 9000 or Baldrige principles.
- Develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed quality goals.
- Demonstrates experience engendering collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and the achievement of business goals.
- Establishes shared goals to foster collaboration.
- Ensures that everyone can access the same data and provide input into how business is conducted.
- Redesigns physical areas to allow for collaboration and private time.
- Deemphasizes divides; focuses on collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels.
- Implements methods for people to come together on the fly to make decisions, solve problems, and develop products/services.
- Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
- Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
- Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
- Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
- Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
- Documents the key steps of a unit-specific risk management process and associated procedures.
- Explains and analyzes quality indicators and metrics relevant to own unit or function.
- Highlights Quality Risk Management issues throughout the product life cycle.
- Participates in a crisis management team to address quality issues.
- Understands overall business objectives to effectively mitigate risks associated with quality.
quality manager - Seguin, United States - VetJobs
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Manufacturing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division has an opening for a Manager Quality in Seguin, TX. As a Manager Quality you will oversee the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.
Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
What You Will Do:
Planning: Tactical, Strategic - Level Working Knowledge: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Degree or equivalent experience desired