Tank Connection · 2 days ago
Corporate Quality Assurance Manager
Parsons, KS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTank Connection is an international leader in the storage tank industry, founded on a commitment to superior customer service. The Corporate Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and developing corporate policies to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction across multiple facilities.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Management of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Lead International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001 auditor
Oversee quality department personnel in multiple facilities
Complete performance evaluations on departmental team members
Organize internal and supplier corrective action reports
Lead change request committee
Manage National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and Factory Mutual (FM) audits and compliance
Handle various non-typical or international certifications
Oversee the training matrix and 30 day on-the-job (OJT) processes
Responsible for various weld codes and weld certifications
Review of work instruction releases or revisions and tests as well as writing and/or revision of work instructions and tests as necessary
Maintenance of coating and environmental coordinator controlling coating inventories, hazardous waste compliance
Maintenance of calibrated instruments and calibration logs
Responsible for the management of International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) export lumber audits, compliance and completion of required quality records
Responsible for management of quality control activities and 6s records for the organization
Provide technical support and professional guidance as needed in the event that there are legal challenges
Provide direct and indirect support to sales or project management
Liaison between engineering and operations when clarifications are necessary
Record special product review information for tested products for coatings, sealants or gaskets
Maintain Tank Connection (TC) reference center
Provide support for document control within the organization
Develop testing requirements for current or proposed coatings
Provide exceptional leadership with solid problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Develop new work instructions and various operational policies and procedures for the organization
Embrace a “safety, 6s and quality” conscious culture
Contribute to and develop “team” work environment
Travel between facilities approximately 20% of the time as well as travel to suppliers, subcontractors or job sites as necessary. Most travel is expected to be domestic
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (BS) degree or 10 years of experience in a related field
5 years of experience with quality management
2 years of experience as an ISO 9001 certified lead auditor
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation and organizational skills
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google suite, etc
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints to provide clear instruction of acceptance or rejection criteria
Ability to review and interpret multiple standards, codes and to comply with various regulatory constraints
Knowledge of calibration requirements
Background managing NSF and FM or other code compliance
Experience with American Welding Society (AWS) or other weld codes
Exceptional comprehension of National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) coating standards
Have or obtain a current passport within 6 months of hire
Hold a valid driver's license and meet TC driving criteria
Obtain certification to operate a fork truck within 90 days of employment
Obtain certification to operate an overhead crane within 90 days of employment
Able to manage multi-task work in a strong-paced environment
Able to work proactively and independently on a broad variety of projects
Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work
Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines
Preferred
Lean and/or six sigma background preferred
Have or obtain MSHA training certificate within 90 days of employment
Have or obtain OSHA-10 training within 90 days of employment
Company
Tank Connection
AT TANK CONNECTION, WE ENGINEER EXCELLENCE Tank Connection is the leading bolted tank manufacturer for factory coated bolted storage tanks and aluminum geodesic dome covers for liquid and dry bulk storage applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Brett Giefer
CFO
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