Director of Quality Management

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Quality Management to oversee all aspects of our quality assurance and quality control processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system that aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish quality standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead and manage a team of quality assurance and quality control professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and support as needed.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to address quality-related issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze key quality metrics and performance indicators to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and concerns related to product quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, standards, and certifications, including ISO, ANSI, and NIJ.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in quality management and manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+years of experience in quality management or a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the defense or law enforcement industry.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, and Total Quality Management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive change, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality management systems, policies, and procedures that meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience with quality management software and tools, such as QMS, ERP, and statistical analysis software.
• Certification in quality management, such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, or similar, is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting for long periods. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to (25) twenty-five pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office; minimum reaching for items above and below desk level. Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at humanresources@pbearmor.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)