Quality Management System Coordinator

Kress-; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance including Presc

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Quality Management System Coordinator to lead ISO 9001 compliance and the implementation of quality strategies across the company’s industrial equipment manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on driving process improvements, coordinating audits, and guiding a team to maintain the QMS. Strong training and leadership skills are essential for success in this cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• ISO 9001 expertise and implementation experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 systems and audits.
• Strong process improvement, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes aligned with quality vision and close strategic quality gaps.
• Conduct training and communication forums for effective implementation of quality processes.
• Lead quality improvements and present opportunities to management.
• Coordinate projects to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and communicate performance metrics for quality programs.
• Monitor progress of improvement initiatives and report outcomes to stakeholders.
• Identify simple, tangible quality metrics with department directors.
• Facilitate investigations and close system gaps from audits.
• Lead a team of managers to oversee the QMS performance.
• Support external audits and close resulting gaps.
• Plan and execute annual QMS internal audit schedule.
• Conduct internal audits and train additional internal auditors

Skills

ISO 9001

Quality Management

Auditing

Process Improvement

Leadership

Training & Facilitation

Education

2-Year Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Kress Corporation is the industry leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, with equipment operating worldwide in demanding sectors like metals and material handling. Every Kress carrier is designed with heavy‑du‑e construction, high load capacity, and maneuverability to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to develop machines that meet specific application needs and provide enhanced lifecycle value.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, talented team dedicated to building world‑class machinery that shapes industries around the globe!

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COORDINATOR

Kress is looking for a full time Quality Management System Coordinator to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries.

The Quality Management System Coordinator is to be responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and the effective implementation of Quality Strategies and Systems across the entire corporation.

Responsibilities –

• Work with Department Directors to developing and implement processes which align with the quality vision and focus on closing strategic quality gaps
• Conduct training and communication forums to ensure effective implementation and utilization of the quality processes across the entire corporation
• Acting as a role model for Quality Improvement, identifying and scoping opportunities for process improvements in the quality system and effectively presenting them for implementation at the management level
• Coordinating/leading specialized projects to effectively implement continuous improvement projects
• Development and implementation of performance metrics analysis related to quality programs, processes, tools and capabilities, communicating the results to the stakeholders and ensuring that priorities are addressed in the Management Review
• Monitoring and tracking continuous improvement initiatives and communicating the results on progress to stakeholders in the Management Review
• Coordinating with Department Directors to identify simple, tangible and practical quality metrics
• Facilitating investigations and stewarding the effective closure of system gaps as identified through internal or external audits
• Leading a team of functional Managers to steward the overall performance of the Quality Management System
• Supporting the external audit process and leading the resultant gap investigation and closure
• Planning and implementing the annual QMS Internal Audit schedule as tools to drive continual improvement across the entire corporation
• Conduct internal audits
• Train/coordinate additional internal auditors to conduct internal audits

Qualifications –

• 2-Year Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• ISO 9001 expertise
• 2 years’ experience working with ISO 9001 systems
• Trained Quality Management System Auditor with process-based auditing experience
• Aptitude to work with all levels within an organization
• Demonstrated Conflict resolution skills
• Proven Facilitation skills
• Proven investigation skills and techniques
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to focus on Processes and Process Management
• Effective communications skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Demonstrated non-authoritative leadership skills and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to quality
• Strong computer skills and aptitude

Preferred, but not required –

• CQE Certified
• Project Management skills
• Auditing expertise
• Proven Time Management skills

Kress Benefits –

• Group Health Insurance including Prescriptions
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Kress Corporation is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.