Rite-Hite · 7 hours ago
Quality Manager
Dubuque, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. The Quality Manager is responsible for building and maintaining a robust quality management system within the Dubuque, IA manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving continuous improvement in processes and performance metrics.
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Responsibilities
Follows through on set processes and ensures adherence to best production practices and product quality standards
Reviews engineering drawings & specifications and ensures consistent compliance to those specifications
Provides information to Engineering & Purchasing regarding repeated quality issues in terms of production or purchased components
Develops & implements quality & process improvement plans, programs, and procedures using continuous improvement techniques such as 5 Whys, 7 Step Problem Solving, PDCA, and other analysis methods
Coordinates the investigation of problems and develops disposition & corrective actions for recurring discrepancies
Works with technical customer service team to address manufacturing errors discovered in the field
Works with production leadership and individual front line employees to address internal rejections found within the manufacturing process
Performs audits as required against the product, product components and subassembly areas. Uses independent judgment for structural and functional aspects of the product
Performs process audits of production and support functions to identify gaps and validate effectiveness of improvement activities
Ensures ISO compliance for those areas of the facility where ISO certification already exists. Develops a plan to implement ISO certification in areas where it does not already exist
Working in conjunction with the Supply Chain team; develops, deploys, and maintains the supply quality development process
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives
Audit business processes to ensure compliance to the Quality Management System
Facilitate employee engagement in problem solving activities, and help teach problem solving methodologies throughout the organization
Develops & prepare accurate data & reviews summaries with Operations and Engineering teams
Lead quality meetings
Provide descriptions, documentation, and recommendations to purchasing regarding quality concerns
Working with the Supply Chain Manager, visit and audit key suppliers to drive improvements in supplier performance of quality, cost, and delivery
Ensure proper & timely disposition of vendor parts to be returned
Manages and maintains quality database, including monitoring status of each QIR
Conduct trend analysis of quality concerns to establish strategic program direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of quality management experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Six Sigma certification or equivalent problem-solving experience is required
Working knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP
Proficient use of MS Office
Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and paid medical leave
Retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing
Paid holidays
Vacation
Up to five paid personal/sick days per year
Company
Rite-Hite
Rite-Hite is a manufracturer of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Marc Sundquist
President & CEO at Rite-Hite Doors
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