SMC Ltd
Manager, Quality
SMC Ltd, Somerset, Wisconsin, United States, 54025
About Us:
SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.
Job Summary:
Plan, coordinate and direct quality program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Accomplishes quality assurance human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, assigning, evaluating, and disciplining employees; Communicating job expectations, monitoring activities, ensuring requirements are being met, and enforcing policies and procedures.Achieves operational objectives by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; contributing information and analysis to monthly reviews and department strategic plans; Prepare and complete action goals and plans, this in conjunction with operational and other peers; Identify and resolve problems, participate in audits, determine value added improvements, and implement change.Maintain and improve product quality by maintaining visibility of the key product quality drivers; Investigate and understand customer requirements and complaints; Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to align efforts in delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.Provide ownership and leadership in driving quality assurance to meet high standards for outgoing product quality. This includes maintaining visibility and collaboration with internal peers, external customers, and supplied material quality.Actively engage in the Design to Production transition through ensuring quality control plans and expectations are understood, robust, and achievable. Provide data and inspection services feedback on execution of quality controls plans to NPD team.Provide management updates of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.Ensure staff has basic GMP understanding and complies too policies and procedures.Ensure data is being collected and retained per company policies and procedures.Maintains a working knowledge of industry quality assurance codes and standards.Organize problem solving in the areas of scrap, process capability, etc.Conduct system and product audits.Other duties as assigned.Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.Injection Molding experience a plus, Manufacturing experience required.Problem solving training a plus; Six-Sigma Black/Green Belt/Lean-KaizenStrong mathematics skills, basic knowledge in statistics, and mechanically inclined.At least 5 years of experience in a quality function, including a minimum of 2 years as a Quality Assurance Manager or equivalent.Strong training, communication and management skills.Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in a medical device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry a plus.ASQ certification a plus; CQE, CQM, CQAADA Requirements:
Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequentlyOccasional repetitive motion and graspingOccasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racksLift, move or otherwise transfer up to 30lbs. occasionally, >20. frequentlyTypically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computerExposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.
Job Summary:
Plan, coordinate and direct quality program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Accomplishes quality assurance human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, assigning, evaluating, and disciplining employees; Communicating job expectations, monitoring activities, ensuring requirements are being met, and enforcing policies and procedures.Achieves operational objectives by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; contributing information and analysis to monthly reviews and department strategic plans; Prepare and complete action goals and plans, this in conjunction with operational and other peers; Identify and resolve problems, participate in audits, determine value added improvements, and implement change.Maintain and improve product quality by maintaining visibility of the key product quality drivers; Investigate and understand customer requirements and complaints; Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to align efforts in delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.Provide ownership and leadership in driving quality assurance to meet high standards for outgoing product quality. This includes maintaining visibility and collaboration with internal peers, external customers, and supplied material quality.Actively engage in the Design to Production transition through ensuring quality control plans and expectations are understood, robust, and achievable. Provide data and inspection services feedback on execution of quality controls plans to NPD team.Provide management updates of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.Ensure staff has basic GMP understanding and complies too policies and procedures.Ensure data is being collected and retained per company policies and procedures.Maintains a working knowledge of industry quality assurance codes and standards.Organize problem solving in the areas of scrap, process capability, etc.Conduct system and product audits.Other duties as assigned.Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.Injection Molding experience a plus, Manufacturing experience required.Problem solving training a plus; Six-Sigma Black/Green Belt/Lean-KaizenStrong mathematics skills, basic knowledge in statistics, and mechanically inclined.At least 5 years of experience in a quality function, including a minimum of 2 years as a Quality Assurance Manager or equivalent.Strong training, communication and management skills.Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in a medical device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry a plus.ASQ certification a plus; CQE, CQM, CQAADA Requirements:
Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequentlyOccasional repetitive motion and graspingOccasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racksLift, move or otherwise transfer up to 30lbs. occasionally, >20. frequentlyTypically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computerExposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
#IND
#LI-JB1