Manager Quality

generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead a multi-year transformation toward better quality and operational excellence in a high-mix manufacturing environment. You will drive the CSR and QA programs, set standards, and partner with plant, corporate quality, and suppliers to reduce defects and cost of quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering/Operations Management or Industrial Technology, at least 5 years in quality management, and 2 years of leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology.
• 5 years of progressive Engineering experience with a focus on quality management.
• 2 years of experience leading, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams.
• Master's degree preferred; Quality Manager/Engineer certification and/or Six Sigma expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-year quality transformation, advancing the facility from Quality Control to Quality Assurance to operational excellence.
• Set and uphold quality standards to meet customer, regulatory, and Generac Quality Management System requirements.
• Own plant quality outcomes, including customer experience metrics, cost of quality reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with plant, corporate quality, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve product and process quality.
• Establish quality goals, metrics, inspection/test methods, and standard tools; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Report quality performance to senior leadership and customers while coaching teams and managing resources to achieve objectives.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology

Tools

ERP/MRP (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Office

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Job description

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

The Quality Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing facility wide quality assurance programs designed to ensure continuous improvement in production and conformance to all established standards in a high product mix environment. This role drives capable, predictable, and repeatable (CPR) processes throughout the product assembly process. The Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating and leading assigned resources and employees to meet or exceed company quality and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a multi-year quality transformation, advancing the facility from Quality Control to Quality Assurance to operational excellence
• Set and uphold quality standards to meet customer, regulatory, and Generac Quality Management System requirements
• Own plant quality outcomes, including customer experience metrics, cost of quality reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with plant, corporate quality, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve product and process quality
• Establish quality goals, metrics, inspection/test methods, and standard tools; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Report quality performance to senior leadership and customers while coaching teams and managing resources to achieve objectives

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Industrial Technology;
• 5 years of progressive Engineering experience with a focus on quality management;
• 2 years of experience leading, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred; Quality Manager/Engineer certification and/or Six Sigma expertise
• Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Expert in Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Deep knowledge of quality tools and processes (APQP, A3, 8D, 5 Whys, stage-gate product development)
• Proven business acumen across high-mix/low-volume and high-volume/low-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and collaborating across sites and functions
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision making, ability to manage competing priorities, and mentor quality teams

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."