Quality Improvement Manager Grand Rapids, MI 

Our client is a leader in the coatings and adhesives industry. They need a Quality Improvement Manager who will provide hands-on leadership of sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

The Quality Improvement Manager should be versatile, flexible, enthusiastic and successful in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities:

· Manage all aspects of a Quality Control Lab with three Technicians on a 24 x 5 schedule.

· Train QC Lab Technicians to safely perform required quality testing procedures.

· Ensure calibration of all required lab and production instruments used to measure quality.

· Lead cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis & corrective actions.

· Implement new procedures to reduce occurrence and severity of nonconforming products.

· Train\ production operators to ensure quality procedures are understood and followed

· Perform internal audits of all departments to ensure written procedures are followed.

· Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to manage the customer complaint process.

· Collaborate with the Materials Manager and Planner to manage on-hold material.

· Use available data to identify, quantify and prioritize quality improvement opportunities.

· Apply continuous improvement tools (i.e., LEAN, Six Sigma, others) to lead quality and productivity improvement projects.

Requirements:

· BS degree engineering, 10 years as a Quality or Manufacturing Manager or Engineer.

· Coating, drying, mixing, and web converting process/equipment background is ideal

· Quality Management Systems expertise (ISO9000, IATF16949, AS9100).

· Proven team player who works with others to develop creative, innovative solutions.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively train and influence others.

· Commitment to excellence, high standards and acute attention to detail.

· Proven project management skills to define workflow, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

· Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

· Proven track record using LEAN/Kaizen principles, problem solving techniques and leading corrective actions.