Shaw Industries is looking for a Quality Manager to help oversee a team of lab associates to ensure that first quality concentrate production and yarn is delivered to the division; this will include Continuous Improvement efforts within the department and driving a culture of Quality-focused associates at all levels of production within the facility. Additionally, the Quality Manager will also assist in running investigations for off-quality products and coordinate with customers on production improvement efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the operations of the Quality Department and testing lab for color compounding and grass.
- Work with each department to identify and solve quality related problems and reduce plant off quality.
- Oversee quality claims management for suppliers and customers.
- Participate in new product development (including manufacturing process ability).
- Professionally interface with outside groups (sales, marketing, R&D, Technical Development).
- Serve on Plant Leadership Team and give input on plant wide issues.
- Manage SQS/ISO 9001 system to ensure it is accurate, adequate and effective.
- Understand and Support all SAFE, SMS, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and Environmental/ISO 14001 efforts.
- Assist other departments in projects as needed.
Competencies:
- Innovate
- Drive Results
- Excellent team building and communication skills
Requirements:
- Experience in a Quality Management role may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Prior experience in quality manufacturing environment
Preferred:
- 4 year college degree, preferably in the field of engineering, quality or other related technical field.
- 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; engineering or leadership role preferred. Textile or plastics experience preferred.
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification or the ability to obtain.
- Lead Auditor certification or the ability to obtain.
- Advanced Excel knowledge and strong background in PowerPoint or other spreadsheet and presentation software.
- Strong knowledge of statistical techniques and familiarity with Minitab, SPSS, or other statistical software
- Experience in a lab environment