Site Quality Manager

Site Quality Manager

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation. With clean, climate‑controlled facilities, we provide comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including U.S. military and defense. We are proud of the work we do and believe that our employees are the key to our success.

That’s why we’re committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

• We are a rapidly growing employee‑owned manufacturing company
• Growth opportunities
• Training available
• Weekly pay
• Clean and climate‑controlled work environment
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Work on products that support the U.S. Military and national defense
• Employee stock ownership plan
• 401K plan with 4% company match

• Physical – generally sedentary work. Some light lifting may be involved. Proficient in the use of a PC keyboard with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working hours – full‑time employment
• Personal traits – Excellent communication skills with positive teamwork and safety attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi‑task and troubleshoot. Must be "quality minded."
• Leadership – Displays good leadership qualities. Is a role model and sets the standard of productivity, safety and quality for employees of different levels to follow. Has a desire to mentor and develop employees.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the quality department.
• Manage department employees including performance, evaluations, training, work assignments, problem resolutions, hiring and terminations in accordance with HR policies.
• Plan, manage, and audit the quality management system and procedures throughout the organization, ensuring adequate documentation and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental goals that ensure forward progress of the quality organization.
• Support the plant manager in the continual improvement of processes and systems.
• Manage the process for corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through relationship, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Report customer satisfaction data to top management.
• Lead or assist, as applicable, root‑cause investigations ensuring true root causes are identified. Implement and verify corrective actions and their effectiveness.
• Oversee the functioning and maintenance of departmental equipment, measurement instruments, and infrastructure to ensure product and process quality and quantity objectives are met.
• Ensure all department employees work safely and all hazardous conditions are eliminated.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and environmental regulations are met within the department.
• Interpret company’s quality policies and communicate to others in the organization. Ensure cross‑departmental communication is accurate and effective.
• Perform supplier audits as necessary.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

• * Leadership to effectively manage customer requirements and expectations.
• Ability to motivate and encourage department personnel.
• Skilled at identifying and driving priorities to subordinates to positively affect department performance.
• Demonstrated teamwork to work collaboratively with all departments to effectively accomplish company goals in the areas of quality, delivery, finance, and continuous improvement.
• Broad in‑depth knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and quality management systems.
• Problem‑solving skills to assist in root cause analysis and solution identification.
• Skilled at resolving internal and external quality issues.
• Ability to lead a quality audit team.
• Advanced computer and writing skills. Skilled in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project management and analytics software.
• Ability to read, understand and explain schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Effective communication skills to present ideas and establish reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science preferred.
• Five years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• AS9100 or ISO
  9000 quality management system experience preferred.

Latitude Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.