Quality Manager at Conn Selmer, Inc

Elkhart, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance Management, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, A3 Problem Solving, SOP Documentation, Gauge Calibration, Sampling Plans, AQL, Process Control, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Visual Standards, Personnel Management, Metric Development

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are. The Quality Manager is responsible for formulating and directing the plant-wide Quality Plan and all activities associated with the development, application, and maintenance of quality expectation standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and products. Lead problem solving process to address customer complaints, internal process yield improvements, and vendor development. Directly manages quality technician(s) and key inspection points (final test) Responsibilities Maintains and revises the facility-wide Quality Plan. Oversee all aspects of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Oversees and supervises quality department personnel. Responsible for over-all Quality level enforcement of the plant. Responsible for documenting user-friendly Quality documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions…) and their display at each appropriate workstation. Establish and maintain standards and methods for consistent inspection, testing and gauge calibration. Establish sampling plans, AQL’s, and frequency schedule. Establish and monitor Internal and External failures and analyze root cause. Monitor product and process controls for conformity. Develop, maintain and drive key quality metrics. Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure robust quality gates and measure effectiveness. Drive and lead Root Cause, Source of Variation and A3 initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Requirements A minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance Management with a demonstrated track record of accomplishments. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, technology, or business Successful implementation of a formalized quality system in a manufacturing facility. Proficient verbal and written skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Planning/ organizational skills. Experience in establishing and/or sustaining visual standards. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and results driven. Successful implementation lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Requires periods of sedentary work, daily standing and walking on shop floor. Requires repetitive upper body movement – keyboard and monitor use. Visual acuity.

Responsibilities

The Quality Manager directs the plant-wide Quality Plan and oversees all quality assurance and control activities for manufacturing processes and products. This role involves leading problem-solving initiatives for customer complaints and managing quality technicians and inspection points.