Quality And Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Quality andContinuous Improvement Manager will demonstrate strong technical skills set from academic or a mixture of practical experience ranging from Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Quality, and Production based programs. He/She will lead the execution of cross-functional strategies and plans that ensure we execute the company’s production system quality control roadmap.
Additionally, the Quality and CI Manager will lead the plant’s continuous Improvement initiative by utilizing the Cornerstone Building Brands Production System Methodologies at the site to ensure continuous, systemic, and sustainable elimination of waste.
This position reports to the Plant Manager with a dotted line reporting to Corporate Quality and CI Regional Leadership.
Handles Quality Assurance/Control site functions at a tactical level
Acts as a key contact for suppliers and customers on quality-related issues
Executes effective methods for inspection, testing, sampling, and training
Deploys and validates approved revisions of existing methods and procedures to improve products and / or processes
Manages all CTQ, prioritization quality matrix (QPM), problem solving, and other modules as part of the Corporate Quality strategy
Executes and maintains all reporting documentation for quality-related topics as required
Provide support for all company established quality programs as required
Ensures measuring equipment calibrations are being performed and kept up with per schedule
Works with suppliers striving to provide defect-free components for use in the manufacturing process
Ensures alignment of data collection and analysis with organizational quality objectives
Manages and champions all lean concepts, kaizen events, and other modules as part of the Corporate Continuous Improvement strategy
Facilitates and leads the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem solving methodology, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA
Engages the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives. This includes working with key leadership both functionally and strategically to drive overall improvements in specific areas
Directs and coordinates CI and process engineering activities in the plant
Ensure that CTO and CI activities are aligned with goals for each plant and with the Regional CI Manager
Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities
Lead efforts to develop and deliver training
Assists in the hiring, leadership, development, coaching, supervision, evaluation, and disciplining of departmental staff
Coach hourly production associates on process adherence as it relates to CI and Quality Assurance
Conduct monthly training sessions with hourly associates on quality standards and practices
Coordinate with plant leadership team and material suppliers to maintain compliance with certification requirements
Provide tactical coaching on Lean Methodology and other CI techniques
Assist plant leadership with leading problem-solving activities (PDCA)