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United Alloy, Inc. Corporate Quality Manager in Janesville, Wisconsin

United Alloy, Inc. (UAI) is a custom metal fabrication and powder coating company and ISO 9001:2008 certified facility. We primarily focus on manufacturing diesel fuel tanks for the power generation industry; we are the preferred designer, manufacturer, powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 OEM customers.

United Alloy’s goal is to continually improve processes, products and services by investing in technology and key personnel. Our total quality management system emphasizes continuous improvements, defect prevention, use of statistical methods and continuous learning to increase knowledge and skill levels of all employees.

United Alloy encourages their leaders to utilize their talent and creativity within a diverse, inclusive, innovative and empowering environment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Quality

SUMMARY:

The position has the responsibility for managing the people and services provided by the Quality Management System, which includes effective interactions with all departments at all levels to ensure a safe working environment and continuity of good quality products and services, support for introduction of new products, and qualification of new and revised products and processes. This position ensures that products and services produced are of high quality and satisfy both internal and external requirements. This includes meeting and exceeding customer expectations in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Corporate Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that all facilities are following ISO regulations, and that the plant’s quality procedures and systems align with customer protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Adhere to, expect, and support all Safety protocols.

  • Actively promote UA’s culture development process by modeling the behaviors we would like to see by all

  • Responsible for supporting and maintaining the quality management system that assures products consistently meet customer and UA

  • Participates on Safety Walks on a regular basis whatever facility they are at/visit.

  • Schedules and participates as applicable/needed in 3rd Party ISO audits for all facilities.

  • Schedules and participates as applicable/needed in Internal Audits for all facilities.

  • Schedules and participates in Management Review Meetings for all facilities.

  • Negotiates APQP and PPAP Terms with customers to maintain consistency with customers from site to site.

  • Manage Open actions from MGMT review, EAA (External Audit Actions) and IAA (Internal Audit Actions)

  • Ensure plant to plant consistency of processes where needed.

  • Host / Participate in Customer Visits/Audits as applicable. Supports the implementation of changes as needed to meet agreed upon customer

  • Conducts Supplier audits as required. May recommends quality improvements to suppliers. Has input regarding changing of suppliers who fail to meet quality

  • Regularly Meets and communicates directly with Site Quality Managers & Site Quality Engineers.

  • Reviews/approves significant changes to processes proposed as the result of RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) as applicable.

  • Corresponds with customers and suppliers to resolve problems as needed.

  • Supports and may lead root cause investigations through to effective long-term

  • Collects and analyzes performance data and charts against set indicators and

  • Serves as the "window" to the customer regarding quality issues associated with new product introductions, engineering changes, complaint management, and customer audit activity

  • Perform other duties as

    QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science preferred, plus a minimum of 10 years of quality management experience in metal fabrication or related

  • Preferred: 20/20 vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind

  • (Magnifying lenses (readers, cheaters, etc..) are allowed if the employee normally uses them to read)

  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications preferred: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) or Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE)

  • Experience and an applied understanding of ISO9001 standard, ISO9001 Internal Auditor experience preferred and developing audit systems and strategies for compliance

  • Proven skills in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gauge Reliability and Repeatability (GR&R) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practice.

  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and solid working knowledge of metal fabrication processes and

  • Well-developed human relations / people management skills; able to delegate authority and provide guidance, direction, goals, feedback and Easily able to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of people.

  • Strong written communication and presentation

  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make quick and appropriate Proficient at multitasking and prioritizing.

  • Experience in implementing an Operational Excellence project (SMED, Six Sigma, Lean) Black Belt certification a plus.

  • Well-developed database and spreadsheet Solid financial reporting acumen. Strong overall computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Ability to travel to suppliers and customers' locations representing

  • 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and

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