Manager, ISO Quality

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Compliance Quality Manager

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Location(s):
McPherson, KS

This position can sit at either our McPherson, KS or Mantua, OH locations!

The Compliance Quality Manager is responsible for working with cross‑functional teams in support of ISO and Viega LLC Quality Management Systems. The role develops and sustains the Quality Management Systems in line with the required industry standards accreditation requirements and business needs across the organization. Responsibilities include regulating, controlling and improving the overall quality of corporate processes; managing the QMS and ISO 9001:2015 system for Viega LLC;

managing internal and external audits and corrective actions; overseeing the VIP (Idea Management) process, Viega One Quality processes (Incoming Goods / Material Review Boards / COPQ and Procurement), CAQ System and processing, Product Compliance core processes and Calibration programs across Viega LLC; ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines and legal obligations; embedding a culture of continuous improvement; and leading the team to achieve quality management system targets for customers and business goals.

• Supervise and direct the work of Quality Systems Coordinators for VIP, document control and calibrations.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines, as set forth in the Corporate Human Resources Policy manual, are followed; maintain a safe and clean work environment; ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Continually and proactively demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills in recruiting, selecting, training, motivating, reviewing, coaching, developing, and retaining a high‑performance team.
• Conduct timely and accurate employee performance evaluations; address performance issues as needed.
• Manage ADP activities for direct reports including but not limited to tracking hours and monitoring/approving vacation and sick leave.
• Manage 18‑month forecasts for Cap Ex and expenses.
• Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and producing KPI reports.
• Manage personnel performance goals in Success Factors.

• Provide cross‑functional support for development of new products, including innovation, production and purchasing related to design changes or cost‑saving measures.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure a seamless transfer of new products to production, according to developed standards.
• Support Quality Engineer Manager and QA Manufacturing Managers with activities related to the maintenance of calibration services and additions to the manufacturing system.
• Assist with establishing, implementing and maintaining QMS procedures; ensure processes and timelines are followed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on system/product design and production process requirements while performing and facilitating risk analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Viega Globally to build Product Compliance Standards.

• Implement, lead, train, support and manage QMS for ISO 9001:2015 and related for Viega LLC nationwide.
• Develop and sustain the Quality Management Systems in line with industry standards accreditation requirements and business needs for ISO 14001.
• Manage and lead ISO internal audit program as stated in the QMS; train ISO audit teams; ensure audits are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage the CAQ systems and lead processes for VIP, calibrations and quality assurance data collections.
• Set the structure for reviews and approval of changes to the QMS.
• Provide oversight and direct support of QMS improvement initiatives.

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