ISO 9001 Quality Systems Lead | Continuous Improvement

Kress Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation in Brimfield, IL is seeking a full-time Quality Systems Coordinator to develop and implement ISO 9001 aligned quality strategies across the company. You will lead internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate cross-functional quality initiatives in steel, construction, and mining equipment projects.

The role requires 2-year degree or equivalent, ISO 9001 experience, and proven auditing skills, with a focus on working with all levels to reinforce a culture of

Qualifications

• 2-Year Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
• ISO 9001 expertise.
• 2 years' experience working with ISO 9001 systems.
• Trained Quality Management System Auditor with process-based auditing experience.
• Aptitude to work with all levels within an organization.
• Demonstrated Conflict resolution skills.
• Proven investigation skills and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to focus on Processes and Process Management.
• Effective communications skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Demonstrated non-authoritative leadership skills and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to quality.
• Strong computer skills and aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Work with Department Directors to develop and implement processes which align with the quality vision and focus on closing strategic quality gaps.
• Conduct training and communication forums to ensure effective implementation and utilization of the quality processes across the entire corporation.
• Acting as a role model for Quality Improvement, identifying and scoping opportunities for process improvements in the quality system and effectively presenting them for implementation at the management level.
• Coordinating/leading specialized projects to effectively implement continuous improvement projects.
• Development and implementation of performance metrics analysis related to quality programs, processes, tools and capabilities, communicating the results to the stakeholders and ensuring that priorities are addressed in the Management Review.
• Monitoring and tracking continuous improvement initiatives and communicating the results on progress to stakeholders in the Management Review.
• Coordinating with Department Directors to identify simple, tangible and practical quality metrics.
• Facilitating investigations and stewarding the effective closure of system gaps as identified through internal or external audits.
• Leading a team of functional Managers to steward the overall performance of the Quality Management System.
• Supporting the external audit process and leading the resultant gap investigation and closure.
• Planning and implementing the annual QMS Internal Audit schedule as tools to drive continual improvement across the entire corporation.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Train/coordinate additional internal auditors to conduct internal audits.

Skills

ISO 9001 expertise

Auditing

Quality management

Process improvement

Education

2-Year Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Kress Corporation in Brimfield, IL is seeking a full-time Quality Systems Coordinator to develop and implement ISO 9001 aligned quality strategies across the company. You will lead internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate cross-functional quality initiatives in steel, construction, and mining equipment projects.

The role requires 2-year degree or equivalent, ISO 9001 experience, and proven auditing skills, with a focus on working with all levels to reinforce a culture of