Manager, Operations Quality

Celestica Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager of Operations Quality to drive quality initiatives and mentor a diverse team. In this pivotal role, you will lead quality improvement programs, support customer requirements, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your expertise in quality management tools and methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma will be essential in achieving quality goals. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will make a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about quality and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in Quality Management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Improvement Programs and mentor personnel.
• Resolve customer issues using quality tools effectively.

Skills

Quality Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Google Applications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Manager, Operations Quality

Date: May 2, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

Functional Area: Quality (QUA)
Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ)
Role: Manager 2 (MG2)
Job Title: Manager, Operations Quality 2
Job Code: MG2-QUA-OPQ
Job Level: Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Supports generation of performance metrics for products and processes of moderate complexity, and drives the team to achieve Quality Goals set by management (i.e.: DPQL, Total Quality at Celestica (TQ@C)), following industry standards such as ISO, IPC, AS, TL

Leads Quality Improvement Programs (QIP) in support of customer requirements and expectations that are considered medium in scale and moderately complex.

Mentors and trains personnel in the practices of Quality management and Quality improvement (succession development)

Resolves customer issues of moderate difficulty using quality tools: Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions that are effective and timely.

Provides leadership and support in a variety of areas such as, analysis of nonconforming materials and customer return material authorizations.(RMA's), coordinating ESD compliance, supporting customer and 3rd party audits, and the administration of Quality management (Documentation, Change Control, Corrective & Preventive Actions and Calibration)

Supports new customer qualification and New product introduction with supplier assessments, First Article Inspections and oversee generation of product documentation for products / programs of moderate risk

In depth of quality metrics, ISO standards and processes.

Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma Manufacturing processes and controls including: Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S and Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Strong knowledge of Quality Management tools including: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and development of Quality Control Plans

Strong Project Management Skills

Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics.

Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines and in a ~highly dynamic manufacturing environment.

Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Google Applications, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Excellent knowledge of the manufacturing processes

Physical Demands

The job works in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

7 to 10 years.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range and Benefits Summary

The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, includingby not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdictionof the successful candidate.Salary Range: $102k-$159k Annually

Celestica provides eligible employees (those who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week) with a range of benefits includingmedical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits and a 401k plan with companymatch.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.