Quality and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Stanley Black & Decker; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker工具s

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Marietta, GA is seeking a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor to lead plant quality performance, establish goals, and drive ISO and lean initiatives. The role emphasizes audits, process control, and supplier/performance reviews.

You will develop QA systems, participate in new product development, and collaborate with Value Stream Engineers to advance standard work, kaizen, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Quality / Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related Quality leadership experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) or equivalent.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of related Continuous Improvement experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment and basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides and maintains measures of the Plant's quality performance.
• Establishes quality performance goals and reports actions when they are exceeded.
• Defines the system, policy, and procedures for quality control in the Plant.
• Conducts audits of the Plant Quality Assurance system.
• Develops product quality and reliability, and defines quality characteristics and control points.
• Leads kaizen events and lean initiatives and supports ISO requirements.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Independent worker

Good communication

PC knowledge

Education

4-year college degree in Quality / Engineering or related technical field

Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) or equivalent

Job description

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Marietta, GA, United States

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top‑notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high‑performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®

The Job:

As a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Supervisor, you’ll be part of our Marietta Team working as an on‑site employee. You’ll get to:

• Provides and maintains measures of the Plant's quality performance in terms of quality costs, customer returns and complaints, product conformance, and manufacturing and supplier performance.
• Establishes quality performance goals.
• Reports and takes action when goals are exceeded.
• Defines the system, policy, and procedures for the control of quality in and for the Plant and regularly determines adherence to these by all functions.
• Makes changes as required to improve effectiveness.
• Conducts audits of the Plant Quality Assurance system, including adequacy of records, effectiveness of procedures and performance of personnel.
• Provides for the development of product quality and reliability, and the definition of product quality characteristics, control points, inspection for conformance, means of determination, records and feedback for purchased and manufactured materials, parts and products.
• Provides for the evaluation and control of product and process quality through: inspection for conformance to requirements of purchased material and parts, work‑in‑process, finished goods, packaging and labeling; controls disposition and costs on nonconforming material; identifying corrective action needs; assurance of gages, measuring and test equipment accuracy.
• Recommends department organization, expense and capital, long‑range plans and budget needs, and operates the department within approved budget.

Support ISO 9001 certification program

Participate with internal ISO audits to monitor compliance.

Assist with recertification during Registrar visits.

Develop and maintain work instructions per ISO requirements.

Assist with Supplier Performance Reviews.

Document floor complaints.

Issue NCMRs and CARs as needed.

Follow up with correctives actions to insure compliance.

Audit key vendors as necessary.

Participate In New Product Development. Attend PLMT meetings.

Research new processes as directed.

Collaborate with Value Stream Engineers on Standard Work Development, Improvements and Training.

Develop Cpk and process control plans for new products.

May require FMEA and PPAP documents.

Compliance to all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and Environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements.

Facilitates kaizen events and other lean initiatives such as 5’s, one‑piece flow, standardized work, Kanban.

Performs workplace audits and streaming processes within area of responsibility.

Utilizes knowledge of value stream analysis; project management; data collection and analysis; and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.

Creates work instructions, reports, and presentations using accurate data to drive continuous improvement.

The Person:

• You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions.
• You’re not intimidated by innovation.
• Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
• 4‑year college degree in Quality / Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of related Quality leadership experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) or equivalent.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of related Continuous Improvement experience.
• PC knowledge/computer literate.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality function, lean manufacturing (TPS), ISO requirements.
• Independent worker (must be able to assign and complete assignments independently).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Familiarity with inspection procedures.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your wellbeing.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in..

Join us! #LI-Onsite #LI-AT1

The Salary range for this position is $70,900.00 - $114,100.00

This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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