Sedalia Quality Manager

Position Overview

Accountable to the North American I&C Regional Quality Manager, the Sedalia Quality Manager is responsible for Prysmian’s aluminum building wire operations within North America, overseeing Low Volt building wire for industrial and commercial building wire.

• Lead and develop a team of operational quality technicians, providing coaching, performance management, and technical guidance to ensure high standards of daily quality execution.
• Assure that all products conform to applicable specifications and quality levels established by Prysmian and the customer.
• Develop and implement quality control standards, processes, and controls.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of the quality system.
• Lead and implement quality process audits, continuously evaluating and improving audit programs to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and implement system audits involving all parts of Sedalia’s QMS.
• Lead and implement product audits to ensure products meet governing standards and customer expectations.
• Review and approve plans and methods for inspection, testing, sampling, and training.
• Evaluate production capabilities through quality KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions with proven verification and validation.
• Recommend and implement improvements wherever necessary.
• Lead the quality culture across the plant by promoting quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Interact with customers on product, application, and technical nuances of the plant’s product offerings.
• Collaborate with North America HQ personnel for periodic information exchanges.
• Engage with the Sedalia team to support product quality and customer service.
• Frequently walk the production floor, interacting with employees, driving process and product improvements, and building alignment.
• Provide effective communication to internal and external customers on quality matters.

• Strong understanding of ASTM, UL, ICEA, and other applicable industry standards relevant to low voltage building wire and cable products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and develop teams and foster a robust quality culture.
• Experience problem solving and engaging with customers, vendors, and end users.
• Proficiency with quality tools for analysis and problem solving.
• Metro logical knowledge.
• Proficient in understanding and maintaining ISO
  9001 and knowledge of auditing methodologies, validation protocols, design verification and validation, risk assessment, and mitigation processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing facility.
• Preference for candidates with mechanical engineering and/or metallurgy background.
• Ability to understand the technical needs of customers and communicate effectively.
• Internal nonconformities management experience.
• Competent computer skills and familiarity with software applications.
• Wire and cable experience a plus.
• Six Sigma certification a plus.
• ASQ certification a plus.

Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented populations. All personnel are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.