Quality​/Safety Manager

Asheboro, NC
2971 Taylor Drive
Asheboro, NC 27203, USA

• Maintain and improve facility Quality Assurance manual; perform responsibilities as the plant Management Representative for the ISO
  9100 quality system; organize and document management review meetings; manage and direct internal audits of quality system and report on Quality System performance to top management.
• Direct quality control objectives and ensure that products produced meet required standards.
• Oversee and ensure testing, source inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection of product.
• Direct in-plant control of non-conforming product including quarantine of product not meeting quality requirements.
• Oversee internal and external corrective action processes and ensure that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
• Respond to customer complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with departmental managers to ensure appropriate, required, and accurate collection, retention, storage, and control of quality system documents and records.
• Actively participate in APQP process to review and provide input to new part feasibility as it pertains to quality and manufacturability.
• Ensure that first article inspection, PPAP, and other pre-production qualifications are submitted per customer requirements.
• Develop and champion plant SPC program.
• Has independent authority, responsibility, and access to top management to resolve quality management issues.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned.

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead safety training programs for employees, including emergency response, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, prepare reports, and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation as required by law and company policy.
• Collaborate with department managers to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Direct supervisory responsibility over Quality Supervisor, Quality Inspectors, and Safety personnel.
• Direct temporary employees and other department employees assigned to quality or safety-related assignments.
• Work closely with other department managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure customer, quality, and safety policy requirements are being adhered to.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Safety Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance and safety management within a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO
  9100 Quality Management System and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead safety initiatives and foster a culture of accountability.

• Able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

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