Quality Director

Company: U S Pipe
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Responsible for oversight of ongoing quality operations management systems including the establishment of operational quality direction and plant and related corporate goals and objectives in support of the strategic and annual operating plans.-- Works closely with plant and quality managers, assesses developmental needs of quality assurance personnel, and provides insight for developmental plans and training for plant quality managers and other quality staff as required. Collaborates with the Sales Engineering team to understand customer issues and works with the plant quality managers to create appropriate corrective actions. Identifies and communicates quality performance risks to senior management including analyzing performance data and taking a leadership role in defining, developing, recommending solutions for correcting operational and supplier quality performance related issues, and takes an active role in corrective action. Oversees the planning, execution, and follow-up of plant product / process assessments according to agreed upon schedules.-- Responsible for updating, refining and maintenance of corporate quality and operational documentation.-- Develops / distributes performance summaries.-- Develops / maintains the customer complaint system. BS in Engineering --and Lean Six Sigma certification required; --MBA and Green or Black Belt highly desirable.-- Minimum of 10 years direct experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing environment. Must be able to effectively demonstrate strong technical skills and knowledge.-- Sound knowledge / experience of pipe and foundry products.-- Working understanding of Lean Manufacturing techniques. Extensive knowledge and experience in plant / corporate quality system management.-- Knowledge and understanding of cost accounting principles and business planning.-- Working closely with plants to--maintain, upgrade, achieve ISO02008-9000 quality management system standards. Performing other duties as assigned.--

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