Quality Manager

Schneider Electric Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Columbia, MO is seeking a Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and the customer experience across the plant. You will develop and implement quality standards, drive continual improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO management systems while championing a customer-centric culture.

The role requires engineering roots, proven quality leadership, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma methods to reduce defects and improve satisfaction globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Knowledge of brands & general Schneider products quality requirements.
• Lean Master/Master Black Belt
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Six sigma certification or PM preferred
• Expert level in Quality Management Systems ISO9001, ISO90002, ISO14001 (Quality Management System, Environmental MS, OHSAS & Capable to conduct IMS internal Audit.)
• Familiar with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (ANSI, NEMA, IEC)
• Previous experience in leading internal audits
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts; Lean 6 Sigma, Poke a Yoke, 8D, Process Control, DoE, PFMEA, DFMEA, DMAIC methodology, etc.)
• Digital Citizen. Promotes the use of Digital platforms.
• Continues Improvement approach/ SPS Knowledge
• SAP Knowledge
• Communication skills.
• Respond and drive rapid resolution to emergency customer service & delivery issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Quality and the Customer Experience in the manufacturing of residential circuit breakers.
• Manage the performance and competence of a team of quality engineers.
• Lead the Technical Antennas group supporting NPI and sustaining engineering, including PEP Change Notices, manufacturing impact assessments, and partnership with Design and Continuous Engineering.
• Be the Voice of the Customer – Represent the voice of customer and drive the customer centricity within the entity.
• Quality Excellence – Run Customer Service and Quality related processes (Issue to Prevention) and drive quality improvement across manufacturing.
• Quality System – Implement the Schneider quality policy, manage the Quality Management System (ISO) and network with CS&Q teams.

Skills

Quality management

Customer experience

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

DoE / PFMEA

SAP Knowledge

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering

5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction

3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience

Tools

SAP Knowledge

Quality Management System ISO9001/02/14001 knowledge

Job description

Summary

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Customer Satisfaction & Quality Manager in our Columbia, MO location. The Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management for quality and customer satisfaction, as well as building the quality policy and culture. The person in this role will manage quality assurance, control processes, and programs by developing, implementing, and administering quality standards and procedures assuring product quality, continual improvement, and customer satisfaction across the plant.

What will you do?

• Manage Quality and the Customer Experience in the manufacturing of residential circuit breakers.
• Manage the performance and competence of a team of quality engineers.
• Lead the Technical Antennas group supporting NPI and sustaining engineering, including PEP Change Notices, manufacturing impact assessments, and partnership with Design and Continuous Engineering.
• Be the Voice of the Customer
  • Represent the voice of customer and drive the customer centricity within the entity
  • Influence the decision process of the entity to always take into account the voice of the customers (Schneider Performance System, etc.)
  • Contribute to improving customer satisfaction and achieving quality goals by defining, implementing and managing action plans
• Quality Excellence
  • Run Customer Service and Quality related processes (Issue to Prevention)
  • Drive Quality Excellence in manufacturing (from Suppliers to Customers: stamping, molding, automated assembly, receiving, packing, returns, etc.)
  • Drive the relevant quality programs and methods (8D, Lean 6 sigma, SPS, etc.) to ensure continuous improvement
• Quality System
  • Implement the Schneider quality policy, define CS&Q roles, targets and objectives within the entity
  • Advocate to drive and implement the Global directives and policies
  • Manage the Quality Management System (ISO) of the entity
  • Network continuously with CS&Q teams to ensure their entity's needs are understood and considered
  • Identify & capitalize on best practices in quality
  • Ensure the right level of competency for the CS&Q tea

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or related engineering is required.
• 5 years work experience in Quality, Supply Chain, manufacturing, customer satisfaction.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Knowledge of brands & general Schneider products quality requirements.
• Lean Master/Master Black Belt
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Six sigma certification or PM preferred
• Expert level in Quality Management Systems ISO9001, ISO90002, ISO14001 (Quality Management System, Environmental MS, OHSAS & Capable to conduct IMS internal Audit.)
• Familiar with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (ANSI, NEMA, IEC)
• Previous experience in leading internal audits
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts; Lean 6 Sigma, Poke a Yoke, 8D, Process Control, DoE, PFMEA, DFMEA, DMAIC methodology, etc.)
• Digital Citizen. Promotes the use of Digital platforms.
• Continues Improvement approach/ SPS Knowledge
• SAP Knowledge
• Communication skills.
• Respond and drive rapid resolution to emergency customer service & delivery issues.

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation
• Work with a global team of quality and operations experts committed to excellence
• Access to professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible work options designed to support your well-being and career growth

What's in it for me?

• Lead meaningful quality initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation
• Work with a global team of quality and operations experts committed to excellence
• Access to professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities
• Flexible work options designed to support your well-being and career growth

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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