Regional Quality Manager Job Houston area,Texas USA,Quality Assurance

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan Mill Steel Company is a team of over 400 employees with a commitment to high‑quality service. We are a unified, motivated, and empowered market‑driven company with a single focus to be the best. Our mission is simple, expand our operations into new territories, enhance relationships with our customers and suppliers, provide the best value available in the market, increase market share in key customer industries, develop innovative responses to customer needs, and continue to foster an environment of team involvement and empowerment.

As a Regional Quality Manager
, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of quality assurance and quality control within a designated service center(s). You will be responsible to train associates to recognize defects and imperfections at all stages of the manufacturing and packaging process to uphold consistent quality standards. You will work closely with the Director of Quality to maintain quality management systems to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 standards, and OSHA, as well as lead quality improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of calibration, verification, process related documents and layered process audits

Facilitate internal auditing and report out to the Quality Systems Manager

Collaborate with Director of Purchasing to manage supplier quality and performance, including assisting in supplier audits and implementing supplier improvement programs as necessary

Define root cause and execute corrective action plans, including implementation of training

Trouble shoot customer quality related issues along side Technical Services team

Lead and mentor production associates providing guidance and support to ensure effective execution of quality initiatives

Manage laboratory personnel, equipment, and accreditations

Respond and disposition all ‘in process failures’ (IPFs) at your respected location(s)

Analyze data and quality metrics to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Establish and communicate quality objectives, metrics, and targets throughout the organization

Collaborate with Director of Operations and Plant Management to ensure effective safety operations by conducting safety inspections, administering investigation training, and communicating accident prevention

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (e.g., engineering) or equivalent work experience

5-7 years of quality control in a manufacturing environment

Steel manufacturing or processing experience is required

Proficient in Microsoft platform

Critical and proactive thinking skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and communication skills

Professional, interpersonal, organizational, and good communication skills

Able to work independently as well as in a team

Certifications (Preferred):

Six Sigma Green Belt of higher

IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 certified internal auditor

Travel & Location Requirements:

This role is located at our Houston, TX facility

25% Travel

What we offer:

Team oriented environment
Hands on business experience
Awarded “National Best & Brightest Companies To Work For” 10 consecutive years running (2010 – 2020)
Awarded “National Best & Brightest Elite Winner”
2010 – Elite Winner in Recognition & Retention
2016 – Elite Winner in Community Initiatives
2017 – Elite Winner in Recruitment, Selection & New Employee Orientation
2020 – Elite Winner in Communication & Shared Vision

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