Quality Manager

Price Industries; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Industries is seeking a Quality Manager for our Casa Grande, AZ plant to lead QA activities, standardize quality systems, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

The role focuses on building relationships, developing and executing quality plans, audit management, and ensuring compliance with the Quality System across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
• Advanced degree in engineering or management is a plus.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing-based role, preferably with discrete manufacturing and multiple sites.
• Demonstrated computer-based skills.
• Familiarity with ISO certification process.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, technical drawings and contract specifications.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with customers in person and on the phone.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA team development and reviews to strengthen leadership, customer support and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure Price's quality reputation throughout the supply chain and compliance with the Quality System.
• Maintain and communicate corporate quality metrics and develop plans to address critical areas for improvement.
• Sponsor Product Quality Planning and steer information systems enabling Quality Systems.
• Oversee internal and external audits and manage corrective action processes.
• Communicate quality assurance awareness programs across the organization.
• Continuously improve methods and documentation for all quality-related processes.

Skills

ISO familiarity

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Advanced degree in engineering or management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Price Industries is seeking a Quality Manager in our Casa Grande, AZ plant to provide leadership, influence, and direction for Quality Assurance activities in assigned facilities by building effective working relationships with all related groups and people, participating in the standardization of quality systems and processes, and developing and executing continuous improvement plans.

Responsibilities

Leadership - Participate in reviews and QA team development to strengthen the skills of associates in the areas of leadership, customer support, problem-solving, etc. Work with senior management to resolve associate performance issues as needed. Create and maintain an environment that promotes teamwork, responsiveness, efficiency, and a positive working environment.

Brand Promise - Ensure Price's quality reputation throughout the extended supply chain. Ensure corporate-wide compliance with the Quality System. Participate in the management of product returns, recall, and containment processes.

Quality Management Review - Maintain and communicate corporate quality-related metrics to ensure clear visibility and understanding of our current state of product quality and of the quality system. Develop and complete plans to address critical areas for improvement via an annual Corporate Quality Assurance Plan. Facilitate the Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement agenda for monthly meetings. Participate in service group quality review meetings and ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve quality problems at the local, service group, and/or corporate level.

Product Quality Planning - Ensure appropriate development, implementation, communication, and adoption of the Product Quality Planning Program. Sponsor and help steer the selection, development, enhancement, and/or implementation of Information Systems needed to enable Quality Systems and Product Quality Planning process.

Ensure Compliance - Ensure corporate-wide compliance to the company's Quality System.

Audit Management - Manage the annual Audit Plan for assigned location(s). Manage the internal Quality System audits and document any non-conformance within the Quality System. Ensure compliance of external Quality Process audits

Corrective Actions - Oversee the effective management of the corrective action process, ensuring proper priority, ownership, and accountability for adding and closing all corrective actions while providing assistance to the corrective action owners to ensure effectiveness. Facilitate the Corporate Corrective Action Review.

Communication - Develop and conduct effective corporate-wide quality assurance awareness programs.

Standardization I Efficiency - Continually look for ways to improve methods and documentation for all business processes related to quality. Establish quality and reliability standards by studying product and consumer requirements with other members of management and with production operators, technicians, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Advanced degree in engineering or management is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing-based role, preferably with a discrete manufacturing process and multiple sites.
• Demonstrated computer-based skills.
• Familiarity with ISO certification process.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, technical drawings and contract specifications.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact well with customers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.

SPECIAL TRAINING

• ISO 9001 auditor training would be a plus.
• Six Sigma training would be a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD technical drawing software or equivalent.

About Price Industries

We are the leading provider of non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future.

After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service, and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.

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

THIRD PARTY RECRUITING AGENCIES

Please be advised that Price Industries is NOT currently engaging third-party recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed contract dated on or after January 2025 AND specifically engaged for a specific search from Price Industries' Human Resources department will be considered the property of Price Industries, with no fee obligation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.