Quality Manager, Systems & Continuous Improvement

wabashcareers; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash seeks a Quality Manager to ensure product integrity and reliability through policy-driven quality systems and lean manufacturing practices. You will lead the Quality Department, work with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across production with data-driven methods.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing with a track record in leadership, ISO 9001:2008 management, and a drive for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control concepts, lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, allocation of resources and coordination of personnel
• Knowledge/understanding GMAW production welding process and methods
• Keeps up to date on professional/technical developments
• Develops an appropriate depth of expertise in technical areas
• Creates an environment where no one tolerates complacency
• Eliminates roadblocks, barriers, and inefficiencies
• Uses metrics and performance measures to track progress
• Redesigns systems and processes to increase effectiveness
• Quickly embraces new technology to increase capabilities
• Drives rigorous internal and external benchmarking of performance
• Communicates high performance standards
• 5 to 10 years related manufacturing experience -- automotive, heavy equipment, OEM manufacturers
• 5 years management or supervisory experience
• Management of ISO 9001:2008
• CQE, CQM certification desired

Responsibilities

• Reports on the performance of the Quality System to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the Quality System
• Interacts with supply base ensuring the quality of product and service meets or exceeds the requirements of Wabash
• Develops, directs, and supports the Quality Department associates including weld technicians
• Assists in the development of the Production Teams
• Participates in the development of work instructions
• Maitains customer contact
• Develops and maintains an internal auditing system
• Participates in the Customer Quality Systems Audits and the development of corrective action plans for deficient areas
• Investigates and reports on all customer complaints and concerns
• Tracks plant quality and warranty metrics and reports to plant management on a regular basis
• Manages and maintains quality databases and systems
• Defines and executes long-term quality system strategy
• Detailed warranty engagement including customer interaction & action plans to improve performance
• Drives continuous improvement within operations through real time process control and lean manufacturing techniques
• Provides vision and leads efforts on data collection to ensure shop floor process effectiveness
• Influences design to drive process capability
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

CQE

CQM

CWI

Job description

Wabash seeks a Quality Manager to ensure product integrity and reliability through policy-driven quality systems and lean manufacturing practices. You will lead the Quality Department, work with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across production with data-driven methods.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing with a track record in leadership, ISO 9001:2008 management, and a drive for technical excellence.