Leadership Manager Quality

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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Our facilities in Kansas City, MO and Algoma, WI specialize in the production of RFID tags and labels, serving industries focused on optimizing supply chain efficiency, asset management, and security.

• Drives quality improvement efforts to establish and enforce an effective Quality Management System (QMS).
• Uses Lean Six Sigma methodology to support Lean initiatives, improve processes and reduce defects.
• Manages supplier quality and ensures a process is in place to provide feedback to suppliers when defects are found and to receive corrective actions.
• Implements and maintains internal surveillance audit process focused on adherence to the QMS, Control Plans and QPOC process.
• Establishes cross‑functional training programs to ensure quality technicians are skilled in quality testing methods and internal auditing.
• Coaches and develops plant Quality Technicians in effective use of quality tools such as process audits, root cause counter‑measure (RCCM), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and statistical process control (SPC) within the QMS framework.

• Leads the facility quality efforts and defines areas of responsibility, personnel requirements and operational procedures.
• Establishes effective quality management system by updating quality assurance manual and procedures.
• Ensures that Change Management procedures are followed and communicated to all affected associates.
• Reviews and standardizes control plans, closed‑loop corrective action systems and quality management systems in all plants.
• Ensures adherence to the internal audit plan to verify plant adherence to MCC quality management system.
• Assures supplier quality by enforcing quality assurance standards, policies and industry/government requirements.
• Collaborates with other members of the quality organization to share best practices and ensure standardization across business units.
• Monitors the performance of the Quality Management System through data analysis and adherence to standards.
• Works with facility management team to achieve overall financial objectives, reduce customer credits through fiscally responsible decisions and initiate corrective actions to prevent systemic issues.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, achieving certifications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• MCC has been around for almost 100 years, and we pride ourselves on a high level of excellence. Every team member is expected to treat all associates respectfully and professionally.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, manufacturing technology or Business Administration (related technical discipline may be considered). Minimum of 10 years of direct experience as an alternative to degree.
• Minimum of 10 years in a leadership role in quality, engineering, manufacturing and/or lean deployment, with at least 5 years in multisite quality leadership.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability with direct experience coaching, teaching, and applying lean sigma, six sigma and/or lean manufacturing techniques.
• Skilled in statistical process control, change management, and legacy quality tools such as PDCA, FMEA, control plans.
• Certified Lean (e.g., TBM, Shingihjutsu, Danaher).
• Six Sigma or CQE certification required (ASQ or equivalent).

• Travel up to 10%.

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces diverse backgrounds and experiences. We commit to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.

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