Supervisor, Quality

Description

The Supervisor, Quality for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) oversees the daily operations of the Quality Assurance function by supervising quality personnel, supporting the implementation of quality systems, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This position is responsible for executing departmental goals and objectives established by leadership while promoting a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Supervise quality efforts and continuous improvement initiatives in support of the ASC’s strategy and objectives.
• Share the company’s vision, demonstrate company values consistently and lead by example
• Monitor and report quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• In coordination with the Director of Quality, develop and implement quality plans and standards, and coordinate quality activities such as the non-conformance process, Supplier Quality and Development, Program Quality support, Incoming Inspection, Final Inspection and DCMA coordination
• Provide support and coaching in the development of improvement efforts, assist team and key business partners in driving quality improvements based on customer data
• Provide day-to-day supervision to employees, along with time approvals, recommend objectives, performance management, conflict resolution, motivating, training and coaching
• Support the implementation of new quality processes, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assure compliance with corporate & local government safety, laws, regulations, health & environmental rules, policies & procedures. Escalate concerns to the Director as appropriate
• Work within the Quality Management System to standardize and maintain AS9100 / ISO
  9001 Certification
• Work closely and effectively with functional teams to ensure we meet customers’ expectations
• Recommend revisions for standard operational procedures and working practices, e.g. standard work
• Support the implementation of quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and best practices to improve operational performance
• Direct daily workflow and priorities of the Quality team to ensure inspection, testing, and quality objectives are achieved
• Coach personnel and cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies
• Assist with the Root Cause Failure Analysis and the implementation of permanent corrective actions to mitigate probability of re-occurrence. Track ongoing failures and drive corrective actions to timely completion
• Use appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document improvements
• Supervise incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

• Provide direct supervision for the Quality team personnel

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, Engineering, or related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Six Sigma training preferred
• RCCM / RCCA structured problem-solving training
• ASQ Certifications preferred:
  Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Auditor

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Quality within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace or defense
• Three or more years of experience leading or supervising quality personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting activities, including FAR, DFARS, and DCMA requirements
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems, procedures, and work instructions supporting manufacturing operations
• Experience with AS9100/ISO
  9001

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Strong…