Quality Manager

Ingersoll Rand; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Quality Manager in Connersville, IN to lead QA, quality systems, and process improvements onsite. The role develops both salaried and hourly quality staff and partners with production and site leadership to drive root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and cost reduction while ensuring delivery of quality products.

The position requires a high school diploma with four years of experience plus three more years in quality planning and improvement, with preferred ISO

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least four years of professional work experience.
• At least three additional years of experience in quality system planning, quality improvement methods, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct quality personnel and resources to ensure products and services meet established requirements and customer expectations.
• Lead and develop salaried and hourly quality employees, communicating business goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Establish quality goals and improvement plans that support site quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintain quality systems and oversee audits for compliance with quality plans, applicable regulations, and contract requirements.
• Partner with production and site management to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Analyze product losses, material review activity, and manufacturing costs to identify and monitor improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality plans to monitor and report quality-related delays and control out-of-tolerance measuring equipment.
• Maintain communication across departments and encourage employees to share information, ideas, and improvement suggestions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ETQ

Job description

Job title

Quality Manager

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Location

Connersville, IN - Onsite

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

The Quality Manager leads quality assurance, quality systems, and improvement activities at the Connersville manufacturing site. This role develops salaried and hourly quality employees and partners with production and site management to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct quality personnel and resources to ensure products and services meet established requirements and customer expectations.
• Lead and develop salaried and hourly quality employees, communicating business goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Establish quality goals and improvement plans that support site quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintain quality systems and oversee audits for compliance with quality plans, applicable regulations, and contract requirements.
• Partner with production and site management to investigate quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Analyze product losses, material review activity, and manufacturing costs to identify and monitor improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality plans to monitor and report quality-related delays and control out-of-tolerance measuring equipment.
• Maintain communication across departments and encourage employees to share information, ideas, and improvement suggestions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with at least four years of professional work experience.
• At least three additional years of experience in quality system planning, quality improvement methods, and quality assurance.

Core Competencies

• Ability to lead employees, establish expectations, and develop direct reports.
• Ability to analyze quality issues and implement measurable improvements.
• Verbal, written, and presentation skills, including communication with executive leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with production, management, and other departments to address customer and business needs.
• Ability to prioritize activities and manage resources to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems and audits.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• SAP experience and exposure to ETQ.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably machining.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• This position is based onsite in Connersville, IN, with minimal anticipated travel.
• Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with some flexibility.
• Availability by phone is required for occasional off-shift issues and when the hourly workforce works weekends.
• The role supervises hourly employees across three shifts in a union environment.
• Relocation assistance is not available within the current hiring budget.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$140,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.