Quality Manager

Since 1985, Coilplus has dedicated itself to becoming one of the most trusted names in flat rolled Carbon steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum processing in North America. Our customers expect nothing less than excellence and we enjoy keeping our customers satisfied and loyal. From the administrative staff through the company ownership, everyone who is a part of our Coilplus family understands that four strategic principles are what make our story a successful and prosperous one.

Job Description:

Responsible for the continued development and implementation of division-wide quality control programs and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. Review and monitor quality system requirements to assure procedures are adequate and in compliance. Analyze internal and external quality data and initiate effective corrective actions to reduce and eliminate adverse trends. Provide quality technical support to all process owners including project management and operations. This role has the authority to stop production or shipment to any non-conforming product.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Essential Job Functions Collaborates directly with all departments to maintain overall adherence to QMS and customer-specific requirements. Monitors performance of the QMS including policy, procedures, manual, work instructions and related quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans) to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Manages the APQP process. Ensures all Customer Requirements are clearly identified and documented through the QMS. Manages the creation of new Metal Standard Specifications and Product Codes in the ERP system for new business
• Champions the timely and effective dispositioning of all rejected material and proper defect classification. Direct the tracking of defects, and other regularly reported quality control and assurance data. Collects and analyzes trend data regarding internal rejections and external rejections, report results. Initiates, leads, audits and maintains defect prevention and corrective action programs based upon structured problem solving efforts to improve quality performance
• Engages with customers and suppliers as necessary to support quality programs and/or issues and drive awareness of customer requirements. Drives suppliers to resolve corrective actions and outstanding claims issues
• Supports the internal sharing and adopting of best practices identified, technology enhancements and 5S requirements
• Maintains a clean work environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to drive a culture where quality is paramount. Uncompromising when it comes to specifications.

• Ability to inspire Quality Coordinators as to the importance of their role and manage their training and development.

• Ability to travel to customers, suppliers and other Coilplus divisions when necessary.

• Thorough understanding of IATF rules.

Experience & Education:

• BS in Engineering, Math or Science preferred or BA in Business with additional 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance

• 7+ years in ever increasing roles of responsibilities in Production Supervision, Engineering or Quality Assurance with at least 3 in leadership roles

• ASQ certification and CQE preferred.

• Previous experience in the metal industry performing machining, forming and rolling would be a plus.