Quality Manager

This client is well established, profitable and expanding. They are implementing LEAN and looking to hire someone who can champion a LEAN philosophy and facilitate the development of a new culture.

Oversee all facets of quality in a LEAN environment: Quality Management System, Inspection, ISO Management and Customer Returns. This is hands on role managing one engineer and a few inspectors.

Responsible for promoting quality based, process driven policies, procedures and metrics including product development, vendor quality programs, and manufacturing operations.

*Quality management system established, implemented and maintained.
*Periodic reporting to top management
*Ensuring company awareness of customer requirements
*Perform random inspections of production
*Ensure effective methodologies for maintaining and improving product quality.
*Manage non-conforming materials system; assess material and process defects and implement corrective action
*Continuously pursue supplier quality improvements
*Maintain ISO certification
*Travel to customer and vendor sites (up to 25%)
*Assist with LEAN manufacturing implementation
*Prepare and present training

Qualifications

*BS degree
*7+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance with 3 years a Quality Manager
*Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance practices and process and tools
*Impressive record of championing, training and utilizing LEAN & 6 sigma
*Previous ISO certification, audit and improvement experience
*Demonstrated computer (spreadsheet & database) know-how
*Significant experience in Six Sigma, TQM, ISO and Lean
*In depth knowledge of lab procedures including measuring/inspection instruments, test and auditing equipment
*A catalyst able to teach, train and empower employees to embrace a continuous improvement, constant waste elimination culture
*Ideal industry experience: high tolerance, very precise mechanical and / or instrument assembly

Location: Taunton / Wareham area.local candidates only

Compensation: base salary can go into the low 100's

Contact: Leslie Gabriele
Gabriele & Company
Recruiters for Manufacturing and Materials
781-276-7999