Safety and Quality Manager

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. Dayton plant seeks a leader to head Continuous Improvement and Safety initiatives, delivering safe production of high quality products while meeting customer needs in a cost effective and compliant manner.

The role directs the Quality Management System, drives improvement across costs, quality and service, and mentors teams. It requires strong communication with the Plant Management team and a firm commitment to GMPs, SOPs and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree in manufacturing, engineering, logistics or equivalent.
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas (production, logistics).
• Experience in quality system management or manufacturing leadership preferred.
• Competent with MS Office and Statistical software.
• Previous ISO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Quality Management System at the plant
• Drives Continuous Improvement to improve costs, quality and service
• Manages vendor performance, customer complaints, and data reports
• Ensures timely handling of customer feedback and root cause analyses
• Supports safety as a top priority in training, design and compliance
• Establishes and maintains systems for right-first-time performance
• Performs safety and plant process improvements and regulatory compliance
• Communicates needs of quality and safety operations to Plant Management
• Develops methods to reduce costs and improve products safely
• Investigates incidents and leads safety inspections and training

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team spirit

Prioritization

Coaching

Communication

Listening

Continuous Improvement

Adaptability

Energy

Education

College degree in manufacturing, engineering, logistics

Experience in multiple manufacturing areas

Quality system management or leadership

MS Office proficiency

ISO certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Statistical software

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for leading the Continuous Improvement initiatives and Safety initiatives at the Plant. This position will provide leadership, planning, communication and coaching skills to ensure safe production of high quality products to meet customer needs in the most cost effective and safe manner. Ensures compliance with Company Mission Statement, Safety & Quality Policy, and all customer guidelines and agreements to ensure products and services meet quality requirements.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Directs the Quality Management System at the plant
• Drives Continuous Improvement to improve costs, quality and service.
• Drives plant accountabilities in the areas of: tracking vendor performance, resolution and disposition of customer complaints, investigating critical quality defects on in-process and finished products, generation and analysis of quality data and reports
• Insures all customer feedback is promptly dealt with and any complaints are acted upon by the plant using root cause analysis and implementing corrective action
• Supports safety as a top priority in training, job design and regulatory compliance
• Ensures product quality. Establishes and manages systems for “right first time” performance and incorporates this philosophy in the continuous improvement teams.
• Commit to overall safety of the plant and procedures.
• Perform strategic thinking and actively participate in plant and company processes.
• Build and retain a “customer focused” environment; including internal and external customers.
• Adhere to all plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), operating procedures (SOPs). Manage, drive and oversee continuous improvement programs.
• Communicate the needs of all quality and safety operations functions to the Production Manager and or Plant Manager and local Management team on an as needed basis.
• Develop and analyze new methods of reducing/avoiding costs, improving products and assuring a safe working environment.
• Investigate incidents, monitor medical care.
• Assist in conducting (leading) safety inspections, meetings, and training programs.
• Create and conduct new-hire safety orientation program.
• Monitor light duty program: develop jobs, communicate with physician/doctor, etc.
• Complete and maintain all paperwork with regards to work-related incidents.
• Assist Divisional Safety Manager in filing workers compensation insurance related information and obtaining quotes.
• Assist Divisional Safety Manager of purchasing safety equipment and systems.
• Maintain membership in applicable safety or environmental associations to stay informed of new developments and trends.
• Prepare legal notices, postings, and reports as required by government and regulatory bodies.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership and Management
• Systemic problem solver, implement solutions to solve root cause problems
• Inspires team spirit and loyalty to organization
• Able to handle multiple, complex priorities and balance the needs of each according to business impact
• Coaching, Motivating and Mentoring
• Sets expectations, tracks and communicates results, and creates environment for accountability for results and actions
• Understands and uses individual and team development tools
• Confident to give employees space to learn and make mistakes
• Strong written, oral and communication skills
• Excellent listener. Ability to translate operational issues into corrective action procedures.
• Creative and change oriented. Continuous Improvement process skills
• Strong ability to learn
• High energy, assertive, energetic and a self-starter

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• College degree in manufacturing, engineering, logistics or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a variety of manufacturing areas (production, logistics)
• Experience in quality system management or mfg/corrugated leadership preferred
• Competent with MS Office and Statistical software
• Previous ISO certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.