Manager I, Quality

Novolex; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Well-being resources for mental, physical, and financial health

Job summary

Novolex in Mooresville, North Carolina is seeking a Quality Manager to drive quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should ideally possess a BA/BS degree and have 5-7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, particularly with BRC certifications.

The position involves developing quality systems, supporting process improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. The company emphasizes a culture of safety and employee well-being, offering comprehensive benefits tailored to individual locations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of quality management or process engineering experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including off-shift coverage and weekends.
• Continuing education in quality and statistical applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and maintain quality systems.
• Analyze and report process quality information.
• Provide technical support in statistical methods and process improvements.
• Manage data gathering software for quality control.

Skills

Quality management experience

Statistical methods

Process improvement techniques

Microsoft Office

Experience with BRC certifications

Programming experience

ASQ Certification

Education

BA/BS degree in Business or Technical Discipline

Tools

Gainseeker software

Statistical Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain the plant's quality and continuous improvement systems.
• Regularly collect, analyze, summarize and report process quality information to all levels in the organization.
• Develop, implement quality policies, procedures.
• Plan, evaluate, and implement product specifications, test procedures.
• Identify, recommend, acquire, coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, and calibration of testing equipment.
• Work closely with R&D.
• Provide technical support, expertise in statistical methods, DOE & continuous process improvements to plant population.
• Manage data gathering software, including procurement, installation, programming & end‑user training.
• Provide analysis of data.
• Support cost reduction & process improvement projects.
• May participate in some HR initiatives.
• Coordinate and champion the plant in obtaining and sustaining the BRC certification, as well as other external customer certifications and inspections.
• Provide analytical support & coordinate the efforts involved in resolving quality issues in regards to product failures and/or returns.
• Act as a plant point of contact on product quality for customer service, sales & marketing.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred in Business or Technical Discipline.
• 5-7 years of quality management experience or process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer/Professional Quality/Statistical Application certification.
• Experience with BRC, GFSI, or AIB certification and audits required.
• Microsoft Office, Statistical Software & some programming experience.
• Experience with Gainseeker software is desired.
• Statistical methods & process improvement techniques.
• Superior mathematical & statistical ability.
• Knowledge of manufacturing lab practices & test procedure.
• Continuing education: quality, statistical applications, business communication with a minimum of 1 seminar or course every other year.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including off‑shift coverage & some weekends.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well‑being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well‑being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well‑being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].