Quality Manager

Viking Plastics; Jeffersonville (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Plastics in Jeffersonville, Indiana is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to develop and maintain an IATF 16949 based quality system ensuring product conformance and reliability.

You will lead QMS audits, drive PPAP submissions, implement SPC, and collaborate across departments to meet customer specs and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Maintain, audit, and improve the QMS to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Support ISO9001 certification and compliance initiatives.
• Lead PPAP requirements and submissions.
• Implement SPC capability (CpK, Ppk) data interpretation to stabilize processes and reduce variations.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.
• Revise/update the Quality Policy Manual to incorporate statistical control programs.
• Create and document all quality-related procedures in compliance with IATF 16949 regulations.
• Create and document all work instructions in compliance with IATF 16949 regulations.
• Prepares for and represents the company during all quality related audits.
• Meets with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong personal accountability and consistently takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Performs work with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Actively supports and contributes to organizational culture initiatives.
• Shows initiative and clear drive for continuous personal and professional growth.
• Understands and applies key business concepts, challenges, and operational requirements.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet customer needs while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Makes sound, timely decisions aligned with organizational guidelines and objectives.
• Brings enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Consistently upholds professional behavior aligned with company values and ethical standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in interactions with others.
• Applies effective problem-solving skills to achieve goals and resolve issues.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while also effectively leading and supervising others.
• Inspires and motivates others to achieve high performance and meet collective goals.
• Sustains performance and focus when faced with challenges, setbacks, or resistance.
• Delivers clear, confident public presentations when required.
• Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with customers and team members.
• Demonstrates confidence in independent decision-making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in ERP systems.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is charged with developing and maintaining an IATF 16949 based quality system to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality and reliability levels. All managers within the manufacturing operations will be reporting to this position in all matters concerning quality.

• Maintain, audit, and improve the QMS to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Support initiatives to maintain ISO9001 certification and compliance
• Adhere to PPAP requirements and submissions
• Lead preventative and corrective action initiatives
• Implement and monitor statistical process control capability (Cpk,Ppk) dimension data interpretation to stabilize processes and reduce variations.
• Develop and implement a quality assurance program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards
• Revise/update the Quality Policy Manual to incorporate statistical control programs
• Create and document all quality-related procedures in compliance with IATF 16949 regulations
• Create and document all work instructions in compliance with IATF 16949 regulations
• Prepares for and represents the company during all quality related audits
• Meets with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems as required

• Demonstrates strong personal accountability and consistently takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Performs work with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Actively supports and contributes to organizational culture initiatives.
• Shows initiative and clear drive for continuous personal and professional growth.
• Understands and applies key business concepts, challenges, and operational requirements.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet customer needs while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Makes sound, timely decisions aligned with organizational guidelines and objectives.
• Brings enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Consistently upholds professional behavior aligned with company values and ethical standards.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor in interactions with others.
• Applies effective problem-solving skills to achieve goals and resolve issues.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while also effectively leading and supervising others.
• Inspires and motivates others to achieve high performance and meet collective goals.
• Sustains performance and focus when faced with challenges, setbacks, or resistance.
• Delivers clear, confident public presentations when required.
• Builds and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with customers and team members.
• Demonstrates confidence in independent decision-making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experienced in ERP systems.
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing principles.