Quality Manager

Job DetailsJob LocationPompano Beach Main Building - POMPANO BEACH, FLDescriptionABOUT THE SHADE STOREAt The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation. WHY WORK AT THE SHADE STORE We set out to create a company culture that is enjoyable, rewarding, and where there is continuous upward mobility and growth opportunity. If you work hard, give the company your all, use good judgment, and have a positive attitude - then the sky is the limit. In return, there are numerous perks and benefits including: Competitive compensationComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefitsGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of holidays and flexible floating holidays401k retirement plan with company matchingLife Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage provided at no charge THE POSITION: Quality Manager You will develop an in-depth knowledge of the company's products and their life cycle in order to identify and improve processes. By partnering with our manufacturing partners you will play a key role in driving our continued growth and success. You will be constantly challenged by a rapidly growing and evolving company to bring innovation and modern manufacturing techniques to an industry ripe with opportunity. RESPONSBILITIES: You thrive in a fast paced environment and strive to propel the company forward with new and innovative ideas and proceduresYou have a passion for quality and have an understanding of best in class operationsYou have a process driven mindset and are constantly looking for ways optimize production for quality and efficiencyYou enjoy being a team player and have a strong set of core values, undeniable integrity and strong listening skillsYou're a people person who enjoys making connections and building relationshipsYou enjoy a challenge, think big picture and embrace your entrepreneurial spiritYou're inspired by our mission to provide quality products and a world class, white-glove customer experienceIdentify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing quality, optimization and process standardization within our workrooms and supply chain.Partner with our workrooms to develop and implement quality process improvementsDevelop meaningful partnerships with our workroom leadership team and work force to leverage their experience and knowledge to drive process improvementDrive root cause problem solving by reviewing and investigating manufacturing defects to implement meaningful corrective actionsDrive continuous improvement both internally across peer support departments and on the production floorAudit to ensure that implemented process improvements are successful and being followedUpdate and document construction procedures in accordance with developed manufacturing improvementsSeek out and identify areas for improvement cross functionally both internally and externallyBuild and maintain outstanding relationships while representing the standards and values of The Shade Store brandWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 5+ years of manufacturing experienceBachelor's degree in Engineering or similarWilling to travel 10-20% of the time (Domestic - East/West Coast + Midwest)Experience and comfort in a manufacturing environment, working hand in hand with the work forceFamiliar with Six-Sigma, SPC, and/ or Lean methodologies (certification in either is a plus)A love for a challenge and problem solving using strategic, critical thinkingA passion for project managementA proven history of deriving and driving process improvement initiativesProficiency with Excel and similar tools - Pivot Tables and Advanced Functions, data analysis and reportingExperience working with fabrics a plusTHE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon: Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire dateThe Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.