Silgan Dispensing · 1 day ago
Senior Quality Manager
Thomaston, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSilgan Dispensing is a company focused on quality assurance in manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead their quality assurance efforts. The role involves managing the Quality Assurance Department, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supervising a team to improve quality systems and processes.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Hiring Manager
Erik Hoefer
Responsibilities
Manage Quality Assurance Department and its resources to operate most effectively
Oversee and coordinate with all internal departments the implementation, execution, and auditing of the Quality Management System as established in company policies and procedures
Improve Quality Systems used in the manufacturing plant
Assist Manufacturing and Engineering in researching and designing improvements to manufacturing processes and machines
Provide Excellent Customer Service when EBB rejects or customer complaints arise
Direct Customer contact
Involved in customer audits of the facilities
Review customer specifications
Coordinate with customer on quality issues
Route and coordinate customer complaints
Issue customer complaint report, quarterly and annually
Give presentations of Quality Systems to customers
Interact with Sales and keep informed of customer requirements
Improve reliability of new product development processes to ensure quality product delivery to customer
Guarantees customer quality expectations, monitors KPI such as EBB, Customer satisfaction ratings
Guarantees internal quality controls are implemented and monitored for all operations with a continuous improvement mindset
Guarantees supplier compliance to quality standards
Involved in supplier audit, assist Receiving Inspection in resolving quality issues as required
Guarantees all operations employees are effectively trained according to quality system standards
Guarantees effective launches of new products
Support production teams in process improvement if needed
Prepare the budget and monitor QA Performance to budget
Review Molding and Assembly finished item specifications
Provide support for the collection and organization of quality data and issuance of reports as required
Participate on various project teams
Oversee the review and generation of documentation as required in the areas of inspection, calibrations, test methods, and product specifications
Coordinate ISO registration audits and act as Management Representative
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, or other technical discipline
Min 5 years' experience in quality management and quality management systems/ use of quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, ROOT cause analysis, 5S, other lean six sigma methodologies
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Statistical analysis background is a must
Demonstrated ability to drive team problem solving based on data and use of statistical analysis
Strong knowledge of calibration and metrology
Experience implementing quality systems in a high volume, complex product, manufacturing environment
Experience deploying and maintaining certification in ISO
Ability to manage multiple/competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead people
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office and database systems
Good statistical background and organizational skills
Ability to function effectively as a team player
Preferred
Experience in plastic molding, assembly of complex products a plus
Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager certification is a plus
Company
Silgan Dispensing
Silgan Dispensing Systems is a leading global supplier of highly engineered triggers, pumps, sprayers and dispensing closure solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in the home, health and beauty markets.
10001+ employees
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