Quality Systems Lead — ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

Kress Corporation; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance including Presc

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation, a leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, seeks a Quality Systems Coordinator to drive ISO 9001 compliance and the effective deployment of Quality Strategies across the organization. You will collaborate with directors to close quality gaps, train staff, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in steel, construction, and mining equipment sectors.

As a key member of the quality team, you will manage audits, develop metrics, and ensure proactive problem solving,

Qualifications

• 2-Year Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• ISO 9001 expertise
• 2 years' experience working with ISO 9001 systems
• Trained Quality Management System Auditor with process-based auditing experience
• Aptitude to work with all levels within an organization
• Demonstrated Conflict resolution skills
• Proven Facilitation skills
• Proven investigation skills and techniques
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Ability to focus on Processes and Process Management
• Effective communications skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Demonstrated non-authoritative leadership skills and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to quality
• Strong computer skills and aptitude

Responsibilities

• Work with Department Directors to develop and implement processes aligning with the quality vision and close strategic quality gaps
• Conduct training and communication forums to ensure effective implementation of quality processes
• Act as a role model for Quality Improvement and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Coordinate/lead projects to implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement performance metrics analysis for quality programs and communicate results
• Monitor and report on progress of continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with Directors to identify simple, tangible quality metrics
• Facilitate investigations and close system gaps identified in audits
• Lead a team of managers to oversee the Quality Management System performance
• Support external audits and address any resulting gaps
• Plan and implement annual QMS Internal Audit schedule
• Conduct internal audits and train additional internal auditors

Skills

Aptitude to work with all levels

Effective communications

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Investigation skills

Collaborative leadership

Commitment to quality

Computer skills

Conflict resolution

Proactive mindset

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

ISO 9001 expertise

2+ years ISO 9001 experience

QMS Auditor training (process-based)

CQE certified (preferred)

Tools

Auditing exposure

Job description

Kress Corporation, a leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, seeks a Quality Systems Coordinator to drive ISO 9001 compliance and the effective deployment of Quality Strategies across the organization. You will collaborate with directors to close quality gaps, train staff, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in steel, construction, and mining equipment sectors.

As a key member of the quality team, you will manage audits, develop metrics, and ensure proactive problem solving,