Quality Manager

Manufacturing Processes: High mix, low volume tight tolerance Machining (CNC and Conventional, Fabrication, Welding (manual mig and tig), and Assembly. We produce Industrial Equipment for high-volume food processing customers. Primary materials include Steel (stainless and high strength), aluminum, and castings.

Facility: 150k sq. ft. in facilities and 130k sq. ft. outside storage. Two shift operation (M-TH 4d x 10hr). Approximately 115 employees.

Position: Quality Manager

Hiring Company: Gulfco Manufacturing http://gulfcomfg.gts.gyroclients35.com/careers

Parent Company: Gulftech International www.gulftech.com

Location: Pueblo, CO (Colorado Springs is a 45 min 1 hour commute via Interstate)

Hiring Range: $100k+ (depends on experience), plus performance-based bonus

Benefits: Medical (two plans- PPO and HSA), Dental, Vision, Life (free), STD (free), LTD (free), Profit Sharing, 401(k), Vacation and Personal Time, Relocation Assistance.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Direct Personnel: 2 Quality Technicians.

Essential Duties
- Design, implementation, and sustainment of Quality Management System.

- Personnel management to include hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and industry standards.

- Develop/maintain process verification and validation protocols. Ensure equipment and processes are validated, qualified, and calibrated.
- Devise and establish quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
- Review customer requirements. Ensure manufacturing has appropriate documentation, training, and support to meet customer s quality requirements.

- Work collaboratively with the purchasing team to establish a robust and comprehensive Supplier Quality Program (assessment, audit, scoring, CAPA, etc.). Provide ongoing resources and management support.
- Develop and monitor ongoing Quality performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
- Create and sustain a quality culture ensuring it is part of every person s job.

- Initiate, recommend, and implement changes to improve quality system compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness; eliminate defects, reduce costs, and cycle times.

- Ensure quality activities are reflected in documentation; train in-process inspectors and provide clear inspection instructions and standards of work to drive improvements in the quality of products.

- Develop and implement an effective CAPA program (Corrective Action / Preventative Action). Ensure the system is utilized and effective actions are verified and implemented.

- Develop, communicate, and implement effective product containment programs to ensure appropriate control of quality.

- Support efforts to efficiently and successfully transfer projects/products into manufacturing (e.g., New Product Development); includes, interacting with Design and Development and/or customers to clearly understand product and in-process inspection requirements.

- Provide guidance and training to core teams on new or changing Quality regulations, standards, and requirements.

- Develop and manage the document control system to ensure ease of access and effective change control.

- Assist in the development and management of robust training and a competency management program.

- Provide Quality leadership and oversight, and make personal contributions as a team member on manufacturing and development teams, throughout the entire product life-cycle.

- Drive Continuous Improvement within the department.

- Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of a comprehensive quality system audit program.

- Lead the team in improving the cost of poor Quality and eventually total cost of Quality.

- Develop Quality KPIs and score card as well as lead management review process, to include reporting for all key Quality System metrics.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience (Operations, Quality, or Engineering degree preferred).
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar management role within a manufacturing facility. Experience with our manufacturing processes and materials highly-desired.

- Experience implementing and sustaining an effective Quality Management system in a manufacturing facility (ISO 9001)

- Knowledge of experimental design, statistics, and statistical software such as Minitab.

- In-depth knowledge of risk analysis tools consistent with ISO.

- Experience in process validations, verifications, and associated statistics.
- Experience in Risk Analysis/Management and methods (e.g., Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and PPAP).

- Experience in Corrective and Preventive Action and Non-conforming Material processes.

- Proficiency in quality tools and techniques such as flowcharts, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and root cause analysis methods.
- ASQ and auditor certification desired.

- Exposure to Lean manufacturing systems and knowledge of key tools desired.

- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large-scale change management initiatives.

- Proven ability to effectively participate in and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

- Strong, hands-on leadership and management skills.

- Well-organized and detailed oriented.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Project).

- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.

- Current valid Driver's License.

*Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*Gulfco Manufacturing is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements. Scheduling flexibility is required to accommodate changing business needs.