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Winchester Ammunition · 21 hours ago

Quality Manager - Ballistics

Independence, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $154K/yr

7+ years exp

Winchester Ammunition is a global leader in ammunition and chemical manufacturing, seeking a Quality Manager - Ballistics to lead their quality organization at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The role involves ensuring product compliance with Department of Defense and company standards, providing leadership for quality assurance and control, and overseeing continuous improvement initiatives in a defense manufacturing environment.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingSporting Goods

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide direction to Quality Inspectors, Ballistic Technicians, and Ballistic supervisors, ensuring thorough inspection and testing of all ammunition products ran through the test facility

Oversee the work of Quality Engineers to ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement processes

Manage operational challenges by analyzing data, recommending actions, and advancing lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives

Maintain an understanding of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and all administrative policies pertaining to wage employees, as well as salary employees

Implement safety protocols to minimize risk associated with handling and testing explosives. Ensure Management of Change (MOC) Requirements are met

Qualification

Quality ManagementLean Six SigmaISO 9001Defense Industry ComplianceLeadership ExperienceStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field

7+ years of progressive experience in Quality within manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Demonstrated expertise in ISO 9001, or higher-level quality management systems

Strong knowledge of Army/DoD contracts, MIL-STDs, and defense industry compliance standards

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance if required

Must possess a valid US driver's license

This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required

This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies

The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen

Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university