Associate Quality Manager

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Wellford (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. in Wellford, SC is seeking an Associate Quality Manager to support the Quality Manager in maintaining the ISO 9001 QMS and improving overall quality performance.

The role oversees incoming inspection, nonconforming material control, corrective actions, audits, and quality reporting. The candidate will supervise Quality Technicians, coordinate cross-functional quality initiatives, and work with multiple departments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 QMS and quality systems.
• Experience in manufacturing quality control and audits.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve ISO 9001 QMS and quality documentation.
• Oversee incoming quality inspection and quality processes at facilities.
• Coordinate internal audits and support corrective actions.
• Document audit findings and verify effectiveness of actions.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MasterControl

Job description

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Wellford, SC location for an Associate Quality Manager. The Associate Quality Manager supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and continually improving the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and overall quality performance. This position oversees daily quality activities, including incoming inspection, nonconforming material control, corrective actions, internal audits, product and process audits (as appropriate) and quality documentation / reporting.

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Wellford, SC location for an Associate Quality Manager. The Associate Quality Manager supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and continually improving the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and overall quality performance. This position oversees daily quality activities, including incoming inspection, nonconforming material control, corrective actions, internal audits, product and process audits (as appropriate) and quality documentation / reporting. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

SCOPE

The Associate Quality Manager has direct responsibility for supervising Quality Technicians and coordinating temporary personnel and outside services supporting inspection, auditing, containment, sorting, and rework activities. The position works cross-functionally with Production, Quality Engineering, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Distribution and Logistics (as appropriate) to resolve quality issues, support audits, implement corrective actions, and promote consistent quality standards and continuous improvement throughout the organization, as appropriate.

WORK PERFORMED

• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Maintain and support quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and other controlled documentation.
• Oversee and support incoming quality inspection activities at Distribution Centers and quality processes within production facilities, as required.
• Ensure products, materials, and manufacturing processes meet established specifications, quality standards, and acceptance requirements.
• Manage the identification, containment, and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Coordinate temporary personnel and outside services for inspection, sorting, containment, and rework projects.
• Support internal audits, ISO certification audits, and other quality system assessments.
• Document audit findings and support corrective action development, implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality performance and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support preparation for Management Review and other QMS-related activities.
• Perform other quality-related duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification a plus.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, incoming inspection, nonconforming material control, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and internal auditing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with domestic and international manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Ability to conduct or support manufacturing process and quality system audits.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Working knowledge of quality documentation and document control systems.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle and MasterControl strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• ASQ certifications preferred.