Quality Manager

Careers With Westfall Technik; United States; On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

401K Plus Employer Match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Sponsored Life and AD&D

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Westfall Technik in the United States seeks a Quality Manager to develop, implement and maintain our Quality Management and Control Strategy across manufacturing sites. You will ensure standards are met through robust systems, cross-functional leadership and proactive process control.

You will serve as ISO Management Representative for certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and SQF, lead audits, drive CAPA and continuous improvement to meet customer satisfaction from design through

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive quality management in manufacturing, plastics, packaging or regulated industries.
• Audit internal processes and documentation to ensure standards compliance (ISO 9001, 13485; SQF).
• Lead CAPA systems and drive corrective actions with effective follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management and Control Strategy.
• Serve as ISO Management Representative and SQF Practitioner, leading audits.
• Coordinate quality activities in new product introductions and engineering projects.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and SPC methodologies.
• Address customer concerns and collaborate with cross functional teams.

Skills

QMS

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or certifications

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QMS software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Here at Westfall Technik we pride ourselves on being a fast growing Plastic Injection Manufacturing Company in the USA and soon Globally While many companies outsource their work we believe in keeping our jobs in the US We currently support over 1100 employees across 11 facilities in the US and we are still growing At our Delta Yimin Technologies Inc we invest in our people Our overall success is largely contributed to our employees skills and talents that have been impactful and essential to the growth of our business Here youll get the opportunity to test your knowledge and skills and become a critical player within Westfall We want you to view your time at Westfall as an investment to your future We are currently seeking Quality Manager with the below qualifications

Professional Attributes

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining the Quality Management and Control Strategy This role ensures that quality standards are consistently met through robust systems proactive process control and cross functional leadership The Quality Manager serves as the sites Management Representative for ISO and other quality certifications eg SQF and leads efforts in continuous improvement regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction Strong communication analytical thinking systems proficiency and presentation skills are essential for effectively managing internal teams addressing customer concerns and collaborating with cross functional departments

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Quality Management Systems QMS Oversee maintain and continuously improve the companys QMS to meet ISO and customer specific requirements Analyze system performance data and recommend changes to enhance effectiveness reduce variation and ensure compliance Audit internal processes and documentation to ensure full adherence to applicable standards ISO 9001 13485 SQF etc.
2. Leadership & Strategic Planning Serve as the ISO Management Representative and SQF Practitioner managing related documentation teams and external audit activities Coordinate quality activities in new product introductions and engineering projects to ensure compliance from design through production Establish strategic quality goals and KPIs aligned with business objectives regularly reporting progress to executive leadership Lead the Food Safety Team and oversee compliance with food safety standards where applicable
3. Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Lead advanced problem solving efforts eg 8D DMAIC FMEA using analytical tools to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions Champion the Corrective and Preventive Action CAPA system o Track and verify open actions for timely completion o Analyze trends and recurring issues to drive systemic improvements o Conduct effectiveness audits and department level ISO process audits
4. Continuous Improvement Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization using tools such as Lean Six Sigma and SPC Facilitate training sessions quality awareness programs and workshops to elevate the quality mindset
5. Other Duties as Assigned Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational priorities

Specific Skill Set

Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions report writing and audit presentations Presentation Confident in presenting data trends and insights to senior management auditors and customers System Strong understanding of ERP systems QMS software and data analysis platforms Analytics Ability to interpret data draw logical conclusions and make data driven decisions Exposure Bachelors degree in engineering Quality or a related technical discipline masters degree or certifications a plus Minimum 57 years of progressive quality management experience in a manufacturing environment plastics packaging or regulated industries preferred Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 ISO 13485; SQF andor HACCP trainingcertification highly desirable Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint ERP systems SAP Oracle etc and QMS tools Experience in Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred and root cause analysis methodologies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit use hand to finger or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear The employee must occasionallyliftto 25lbswhen necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job Ability to work well with others one on one remote via video and phone Ability to work independently Westfall Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition as defined by state law for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIVAIDS marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during empl

What Youll Love About Us

Salary 140000 Based on education and experience

• Paid Holidays
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• 401K Plus Employer Match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color region gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other basis protected by law