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SKF Group · 1 day ago

Quality Manager

Sumter, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $146K/yr

5+ years exp

SKF Group is an industry-leading manufacturer focused on reducing friction and enhancing sustainability. The Quality Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing the plant’s Quality Assurance program, ensuring that all products meet customer specifications and quality standards.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the overall quality specifications, standards, inspection and testing procedures for raw materials for processes and finished products

Develops quality control plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards

Responsible for establishing testing policies and procedures for maintaining a program that will meet the quality control needs of the organization

Conducts and/or reviews all complaints received from customers to determine where quality control emphasis should be placed at the plants to eliminate problems

Reviews research on product defects and recommends modifications in products or quality standard where warranted

Directs the ISO certification and associated programs, ensuring that all requirements are established and meant. Ensures the Plants annual ISO certification

Assists research and development and other departments as necessary in formulating new products or in establishing standards for these products prior to initial production

Provides technical assistance to the Purchasing Department in connection with the purchase of raw materials, supplies and equipment

Contacts and/or visits customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems

May police subcontractors’ quality control programs

Assists vendors in establishing inspection standards to meet the Company’s quality requirements

Supplies technical assistance to the sales and/or marketing functions in developing suitable products for customers or overcoming difficulties in the use of company products

Directs the continuing review of the quality control program and the formulation of new or revised procedures to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance efficiency

Ensures compliance with government regulations

Formulates department objectives: directs staff activities to meet Company objectives; ensures that all department personnel are trained to perform their jobs effectively

Administers Quality Assurance Department budget preparation; assure compliance and other administrative functions to effect a well-integrated, efficient operation

Responsible for procuring state of the art gauging keeping the Plant current with technology changes

Responsible for coordinating gauging procedures between Kaydon Plants and customers

Qualification

Quality ManagementISO certificationManufacturing processesData processingTechnical assistanceSupervisory experienceEffective communication

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management, or related technical field or the equivalent in practical experience and specialized training

Five to seven (5-7) years including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity of applicable experience in Quality Assurance

Must have broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, quality control, technology and exposure to data processing

Ability to relate and interact effectively with various levels and organizations within the operation required

Benefits

Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment

Company paid life insurance, STD, LTD

Critical illness coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management

401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution