Quality Lead: Kaizen, CAPA & Cross-Functional Impact

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality systems and procedures, standardize processes, inspect, test, audit, and identify quality risks to assure standards compliance. The role will develop training programs to guide employees in quality improvements and standardization.

Responsibilities include maintaining NSF documentation, driving Kaizen events, leading 8D reviews, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tech Services, Customer Service, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of work experience in manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and drive project work plans.
• Maintain NSF product documentation and audit readiness.
• Provide support to in-house testing laboratory.
• Design, track and report process metrics related to Quality.
• Lead KAIZEN events and 8D reviews.
• Provide quality training to personnel and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues.
• Identify and implement process controls to meet customer specifications.
• Support CAPA investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Report writing

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

ISO standards familiarity

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality systems and procedures, standardize processes, inspect, test, audit, and identify quality risks to assure standards compliance. The role will develop training programs to guide employees in quality improvements and standardization.

Responsibilities include maintaining NSF documentation, driving Kaizen events, leading 8D reviews, coordinating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Tech Services, Customer Service, and