Description Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages all personnel within the Quality Department, including such functions as staffing, evaluating, transfer, promotions, and discipline as per company policy and applicable laws. Purpose: Overall responsibility for all functions related to the quality of the product produced and services provided. Company representative to customers and suppliers in regards to quality. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Follows all safety rules and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to safety program. • Develops, implements and oversees quality plans and strategies for the plant • Company representative to customers and suppliers in regards to quality • Assists in developing and planning budgets related to quality • Monitors the quality of manufactured products and assume responsibility for product quality and reliability • Manages all personnel within the Quality Department, including such functions as staffing, evaluating, transfer, promotions, and discipline as per company policy • Responsible for coordinating training within the Quality Department • Works with all departments to support production activities • Determines necessary workforce needed to accomplish quality requirements • Provide ongoing analysis of the QMS utilizing C/A, P/A, Customer Satisfaction, PPM measurements, etc. • Demonstrate leadership commitment to the TEAM Industries Quality Management system and coach subordinates on their impact on TEAM QMS objectives • Promote a positive atmosphere. Actively support activities that promote the welfare and morale of TEAM employees • Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned Requirements Minimum Requirements: Education & Experience: • Four year college degree in a related field • Four or more years in a manufacturing environment, along with a minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience • APICS, ASQC, AME, SME or other related professional organizational involvement preferred Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Must be able to vary work hours to meet requirements • Ability and experience working with blueprints and small lettering on prints and computer monitors • Must have excellent communication and organizational skills • Must be able to interface with customers and suppliers in a team approach to resolve issues and strengthen relationships • Demonstrated experience working effectively with stress and pressure • Demonstrated ability to deal with complex problem solving and simplification • Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Manufacturing tools: Mistake-Proofing, Waste Elimination Training: • Reference OJT Physical Demands • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs See Functional Job Description for complete demands