Quality Manager

Quality Manager - Onsite

Location
Jackson, TN, United States

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The Quality Assurance Manager will drive the Quality Function/Improvements in manufacturing operations through the development and execution of clear quality strategies/practices/leadership in support of our manufacturing strategy.

You'll get to:

• Ensure that the necessary controls are in place to comply with requirements and stated objectives in the Quality Manual as the ISO Management Representative for the facility.
• Ensures that the requirements of all pertinent Standards are established, implemented and maintained.
• Reports on the performance of the quality system to the Senior Management Team for review and improvement of the quality system.
• Drive systemic improvements to our Quality processes as related to Manufacturing to improve Customer Satisfaction
• Support collaboration with other manufacturing facilities as well Organizational Quality Strategies
• Lead/drive/accelerate opportunities to enable plant quality improvements by:

• Reducing scrap and rework
• Reducing total warranty costs (product warranty and liability costs)
• Improving outgoing quality (reducing PPM)
• Improving Operating Efficiency, FPY and reducing On Hold
• Reducing time and effort to launch new products

• Lead Quality Team Development
• Interface with suppliers on quality issues for CAPAs
• Build and develop cross functional relationships with operations team
• Provide leadership to manage, improve and meet the Plant KPI's
• Provide leadership and guidance in the Corrective Action Process
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining Proactive Quality Program (PQP) including a transition from defect management to process control.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality/Reliability).
• Minimum of ten years' experience in related Engineering, Management or Quality.
• ASQ Certifications preferred in each of the following:
  Quality Engineer, Auditor and Manager
• Minimum of five years' experience in vertically integrated MFG (Machining, Stamping, Fabrication, Tooling, and Engineering preferred)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000, APQP, Process FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, Gage R & R, and SPC.
• Strong Oral and written skills
• Action Oriented
• Ability to make business decisions
• Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Team Center and AS400.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally - 20%

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• Grow:
  Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn:
  Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong:
  Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back:
  Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and…