Quality Improvement Manager

LaBine and Associates

Quality Improvement Manager

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Embark on a transformative journey within a cutting-edge environment at the forefront of advanced material solutions. We seek a dynamic orchestrator of operational mastery, a leader who will ignite a culture of relentless improvement across safety, quality, and output. Your mission: to sculpt a symphony of efficiency and collaboration within our high-velocity team.

    Your Impact:

    • Guardian of Precision: Direct a critical analytical nexus, empowering a team of specialists operating across a 24/5 cadence.
    • Knowledge Architect: Cultivate a team of technical experts, ensuring mastery of critical quality assessment protocols.
    • Precision Calibration Artisan: Uphold the integrity of all measurement instruments, guaranteeing absolute accuracy in our processes.
    • Root Cause Navigator: Lead cross-functional expeditions to unravel complex challenges and forge enduring solutions.
    • Process Innovator: Design and deploy robust frameworks to minimize deviations and elevate product consistency.
    • Educational Vanguard: Empower operational teams through comprehensive training, fostering a deep understanding of quality standards.
    • Compliance Auditor: Conduct rigorous internal assessments, ensuring unwavering adherence to established protocols.
    • Customer Liaison & Problem Solver: Partner with business leaders to resolve client concerns with swift, decisive action.
    • Material Flow Strategist: Collaborate with supply chain experts to optimize material handling and minimize hold-ups.
    • Data Driven Visionary: Harness the power of analytics to pinpoint and capitalize on opportunities for continuous enhancement.
    • Lean Transformation Leader: Spearhead strategic initiatives, leveraging advanced methodologies to drive quantum leaps in quality and productivity.

    Your Arsenal:

    • A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, coupled with a decade of mastery in quality or manufacturing leadership.
    • Deep domain expertise in material processing environments, ideally within coating, drying, mixing, or web conversion.
    • Proficiency in internationally recognized quality management systems (ISO 9000, IATF 16949, AS9100).
    • A collaborative spirit, with a proven ability to forge innovative solutions through teamwork.
    • Exceptional communication prowess, capable of inspiring and educating diverse audiences.
    • An unwavering commitment to excellence, with a meticulous eye for detail.
    • Strategic project management acumen, enabling you to orchestrate complex initiatives with precision.
    • Sound judgement and decisive decision-making capabilities.
    • A proven history of driving improvements through Lean/Kaizen principles and robust problem-solving techniques.