Product Quality Manager

Company Description Since 1961, Precoat Metals (www.
precoat.
com) has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide.
We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market.
We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.
Job Description The Product Quality Manager will have responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating the quality assurance program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
This position will be located at our brand-new facility in Washington MO, which is set to open later this year.
The successful candidate will elevate our quality program to the next level.
Responsibilities: Gathers information on pre-treatment and coating material conformance to ensure compliance with specifications and process parameters and participate in vendor reviews.
Reviews all Hold-in-Stock Nonconforming Materials Reports and coordinates and approves disposition of materials.
Coordinates repeatability and reproducibility studies for new and present product testing equipment.
Main contact and host of all quality audits.
Initiates corrective action requests to vendors and approves the closeout of them.
Develops and approves responses to customer and internal corrective action requests, and assures implementation of corrective actions.
Troubleshoots quality problems using acquired Green Belt skills.
Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establishes proposed quality and reliability expectancy of the finished product.
Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with SOPs to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
Review Trial Order Forms and plans quality activities for all product trials.
Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.
Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
Qualifications Key Success Factors: Product and operations knowledge – Focused on results Relates well with people at all levels Process discipline mind set and a critical thinker Effectively manages expectations Requirements: BS degree with 3-5 years of training and experience in Quality Control/Process Engineering.
Internal ISO experience is strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite which includes word, excel and power point.
Additional Information We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace