U.S. Pipe · 3 days ago
Quality Manager / Metallurgist
Union City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expU.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and they are seeking a Quality Manager Metallurgist. This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and directing the Quality Management System to ensure products meet or exceed industry standards and customer requirements.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supervises the work of Quality Assurance exempt, nonexempt and hourly employees to assure that the products meet customers’ requirements when shipped, comply with company, industry, national and/or international standards
Assures that material certifications and other quality documents are accurate and issued as required
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of process control plans designed to reduce internal defects and to offset weaknesses in performance
Takes a leadership role with production and other personnel to assure that quality issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner; with the intent of moving toward a quality performance level substantially free of defects that result in scrap, rework or field failures
Monitors, reviews and evaluates daily, weekly and monthly production, cost, labor and material usage data; identifies problems, develops, implements, and maintains the corrective and preventive action system
Implements and maintains an ISO 9001 compliant quality management system that is focused on continual improvement of all processes and functions; directs the development and revision of quality management system procedures, work instructions and controls distribution at the plant level including plant distribution of corporate quality documents
Investigates and manages customer complaints; reports status of complaints and the overall quality system including corrective actions, audits and follow-up activities to plant and corporate management
Assures that all plant and safety rules and policies are enforced and that violators are constructively disciplined in a fair and consistent manner; assists supervision with daily administration of the collective bargaining agreement and attends grievance and other employee meetings as required
Assures that both supervisory and hourly employees are properly trained and qualified, identifying training and development needs and assisting in the design and implementation of programs to meet these needs
Serves as plant representative for on-site customer visits and inspections
As a member of the Plant leadership team, meets regularly with other staff members to formulate and discuss means of achieving Company quality goals
Perform other duties as assigned
As for all employee, this individual is expected to demonstrate our core values: customer commitment, high-performance culture, fleet of foot, innovation, accountability, integrity, respect for others and teamwork
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, and/or related field is required
A minimum of 5 - 7 years of supervisory or management and quality assurance experience in a fast-paced heavy union or non-union manufacturing environment and advanced knowledge of, and experience in, quality management systems are required
Previous foundry knowledge around melting, casting, annealing, inspection and testing procedures is required
Proven management leadership experience is required
Ability to plan and direct the work of salaried supervisory and hourly personnel and to train and develop the workforce in quality principles/techniques
Training and experience leading quality assurance initiatives such as ISO and 8D problem solving methodology
Strong leadership and team building skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong presentation and public speaking skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meet all required deadlines
Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs
Good understanding of safety and the desire to follow all established procedures are required
Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software
Preferred
Master's Degree is a plus
Previous SAP, Minitab, and SharePoint knowledge is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
U.S. Pipe
U.S. Pipe is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipe products, fittings and joint restraints used in drinking water and wastewater systems.
1001-5000 employees
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