Quality Engineering Manager I - Bainbridge, United States - Shaw Industries

Description

Job Title
Quality Engineering Manager I
Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Quality Manager to help oversee a team of lab associates to ensure that first quality concentrate production and yarn is delivered to the division; this will include Continuous Improvement efforts within the department and driving a culture of Quality-focused associates at all levels of production within the facility.

Additionally, the Quality Manager will also assist in running investigations for off-quality products and coordinate with customers on production improvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the operations of the Quality Department and testing lab for color compounding and grass.
• Work with each department to identify and solve quality related problems and reduce plant off quality.
• Oversee quality claims management for suppliers and customers.
• Participate in new product development (including manufacturing process ability).
• Professionally interface with outside groups (sales, marketing, R&D, Technical Development).
• Serve on Plant Leadership Team and give input on plant wide issues.
• Manage SQS/ISO 9001 system to ensure it is accurate, adequate and effective.
• Understand and Support all SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and Environmental/ISO 14001 efforts.
• Assist other departments in projects as needed.

Competencies:

• Innovate
• Drive Results
• Excellent team building and communication skills

Requirements:

• Experience in a Quality Management role may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Prior experience in quality manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• 4 year college degree, preferably in the field of engineering, quality or other related technical field.
• 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment; engineering or leadership role preferred. Textile or plastics experience preferred.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification or the ability to obtain.
• Lead Auditor certification or the ability to obtain.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and strong background in PowerPoint or other spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Strong knowledge of statistical techniques and familiarity with Minitab, SPSS, or other statistical software
• Experience in a lab environment

Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.