Quality & Safety Manager

Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain and augment the current ISO9001:
2015 system and work on their own or with consultants to prepare the company for formal registration. This includes managing the internal and supplier audit teams.
Manage the entire QMS program of the company (Non-conforming reports, Corrective Actions, and Engineering change orders) and suggest improvements.
Manage the disposition of NCMRs through the MRB approvals.
Manage the supplier rating program and submit yearly reports to all critical suppliers. This includes following up on SCARs as necessary.
Represent the company during customer visits and/or audits.
Review and negotiate new and existing quality standards and inspections during design reviews and/or customer specification approvals.
Be a hands-on problem solver for internal, supplier, and customer issues. This includes an analysis of defects.
The ability to provide reliability analysis in terms of MTBF or MTTF is a plus.
Manage the QA Department and employees.
Operate as a program manager for Hi-Rel jobs, including parts that are of a space flight quality level.
Able to perform full failure analysis reports as required for internal and external issues. This includes reports in 8D format.
Responsible for performing internal defect analysis and reducing scrap costs.
Responsible for performing RMA analysis, and suggesting improvements to prevent reoccurrence and reduce costs of RMAs.
Ensure safety programs and initiatives meet EMEA safety compliance regulations &
ITW standards.
Utilize 80/20 in managing all aspects of the role.
Lead regional Continual Improvement activities that influence safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives through analysis, employee involvement, and ITW toolbox principles.
Proactively provide oversight, and leadership and when appropriate direct the resolution of operational and facility issues through local teams to ensure minimal cost and prevent operational delays.
Ensure product Quality is maintained through robust training and testing programs.
Use effective change management skills to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate change.
Lead, coach, develop, and influence associates for positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, engagement, and superior manufacturing quality.
Support, evaluate, and provide feedback on team member performance to goals regularly.
Identify, manage, and develop talent to maximize individual and team effectiveness.
Provides training to new and existing staff and supports them in their career goals.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Unit Manager