Senior Quality Manager — Lean, Data-Driven Manufacturing

Kaplan International; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Portland facility's quality initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO practices to drive defect reduction and continuous improvement.

You will guide a high-performing team, oversee supplier quality, and integrate quality objectives into manufacturing processes. The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with responsibilities across data analytics, KPI tracking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related technical field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, including management responsibilities.
• LEAN proficiency, process-oriented, data-driven mindset for decision making and driving quality into the product.
• Ability to lead and motivate others by articulating and implementing a LEAN vision for manufacturing.
• Ability to build, develop and retain a high-performing team through assessment, recruiting, coaching and developing others.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ERP/MRP experience.
• High degree of personal accountability and integrity.
• Ability and willingness to provide hands-on support if/when necessary.
• Knowledge of metrology tools and practices commonly found in machine shop environments.
• A fundamentally sound working knowledge of ISO requirements
• Strong computer skills needed to conduct data analysis and develop requisite processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership for all quality initiatives and systems at the Portland facility.
• Assess gaps in quality performance, conduct routine quality reviews with departments, and partner with operations to address and resolve issues.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and strategic direction, including supporting 8D efforts to resolve external customer issues.
• Establish programs to evaluate and ensure the precision and accuracy of all production, testing, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement by actively participating in and supporting Lean initiatives and methodologies.
• Direct manufacturing leaders via thought leadership to ensure high-quality output, foster a culture of accountability, and achieve strategic initiatives.
• Qualify new suppliers, audit existing suppliers and address supplier non-conformances in coordination with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Integrate quality objectives into manufacturing processes to drive defect identification to the earliest point possible.
• Establish, create, and leverage robust data, metrics, and reporting to monitor production levels, track progress toward goals, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Track and routinely monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) with active data analysis to target and drive change and provide visibility to manufacturing and leadership teams.
• Develop and implement corrective actions based on data analysis to reduce waste and support key company objectives.
• Demonstrate successful application of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Statistical Problem Solving.
• Support Manufacturing Excellence by implementing Lean initiatives and maintaining good housekeeping and safety standards.
• Oversee documentation and record keeping including the creation, control and retention of quality-related documents.
• Lead, manage, support, and hold accountable quality personnel, including the direct oversight of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, to build and retain a high-performing team.
• Oversee all aspects of team development, including selection, training, goal setting, career development, and performance management.
• Manage the assigned departmental budget, including development and oversight.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments to align strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive industry knowledge, staying current with trends and emerging technologies to ensure policies and processes are fully leveraged.
• Uphold company values and lead by example.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Adaptable

Approachable

Curious

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Metrology tools

ISO standards awareness

Job description

Joyce/Dayton Corp. seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Portland facility's quality initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO practices to drive defect reduction and continuous improvement.

You will guide a high-performing team, oversee supplier quality, and integrate quality objectives into manufacturing processes. The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with responsibilities across data analytics, KPI tracking, and