Job description

Job Description

Provides consultation for plant quality assurance and control programs, practices and procedures in support of established production standards and company business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for activities related to process improvement initiatives as well as development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies in a manufacturing setting.
• Works with customers to understand their compliance needs and provides them with certifications supported by company compliance documentation.
• Studies business unit processes and operations, develops, implements, and monitors quality and efficiency improvements.
• Tracks progress towards efficiency or quality goals. Leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the production system within the business environment.
• Conducts organizational root cause analysis to determine inefficiencies or risk weakness.
• Collaborates and advises leadership to identify and select processes or projects for inclusion of the continuous improvement and quality/safety related strategy initiatives.
• Reviews key performance indicators, evaluates current state, proposes future state goals and objectives, and assists in implementation.
• Shares best practices with teams and is comfortable leading Kaizen events. May assist with training colleagues in lean manufacturing techniques.
• Guides business unit functions to improve operational metrics and plant P&L.
• Tracks and reports plant Operational Excellence project progress; drives project implementation to completion.
• Performs periodic testing and documents results for certification and compliance purposes. Works with suppliers and customers to ensure all required regulations are met, coordinates audits, and provides certification documents.
• Coordinates activities with other departments and outside functions. Interfaces with sourcing and supply chain function on supplier certifications and raw material purchases.
• May be required to monitor adherence to established safety standards. Recommends and implements changes as needed. Ensures compliance in the safe handling of hazardous materials and waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses in-depth experience with quality assurance/control and lean techniques in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work with testing equipment and maintain accurate documentation/records.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Possesses excellent project management skills.
• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring others in problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to create and execute professional presentation using facts and data.
• Prior knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations, and ISO 9000 standards is a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Quality, or other related certification is a plus.
• Travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor Locks, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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