Quality Manager

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　　Date: Jan 22, 2024

　　Location: Houston, TX, US, 77088

　　Company: Southwire Company LLC

　　A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?

　　Location: HOUSTON

　　Compensation Market Job Description

　　Develops policies, procedures and methods to evaluate and improve the quality of products, materials, components and/or operations | Develops, assures and maintains the quality of products and processes, including standard procedures (e.g., ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14000 family of standards), quality audits/review, Taguchi methods, process reengineering, etc. | Responsibilities are within the Quality Assurance Methods Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

　　Southwire Job Description

　　Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

　　• Ensures an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality management system and other required certifications and approvals are maintained in accordance with Southwire standard processes.

　　• Directs quality department efforts to support production processes and Culture of Zero goals and objectives.

　　• Oversees customer engagement for customer quality audits, responses, returns, complaints, and issues.

　　• Drives implementation of proactive quality improvement projects and problem-solving processes including standard root cause analysis tools

　　• Standardizes product inspection and testing methods to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

　　• Supports deployment of companywide systems such as SAP Quality Management

　　• Uses operations and quality data to drive change supporting or leading cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to identify opportunities to reduce waste using Lean Tools such as Poka-Yoke, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Single Piece Flow, Pull Production, TAKT time production, Level Loading, Continuous Flow.

　　• Co-facilitates Kaizen events as appropriate to expand skills in driving continuous improvements in operations and office areas.

　　• Leads the maintenance of bill of materials and routings.

　　• Leader of cost out projects that may include Capital Expenditures.

　　• Plant leader of the link between the plant and product engineering to manage changes and corrections of drawings.

　　• Develops, fosters, and maintains relationships throughout the company through collaboration and teamwork to provide avenues for continued success and growth at the local site.

　　Qualification and Experience Requirements:

　　• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years quality management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or combination of experience and education.

　　• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQM) is a plus.

　　• Knowledge of ICEA, AEIC, UL and ASTM testing standards a plus.

　　• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.

　　• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 management systems compliance, continuous improvement and standard quality and operational excellence tools required.

　　• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools a plus.

　　• Must have exhibited excellent analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

　　• Proven leadership skills- engage people on a vision, drive change, team skills, and recognize the heart.

　　• Excellent computer and data management skills

　　• Previous experience with SAP QM a plus

　　• Six Sigma black belt, green belt or ASQ certification preferred.

　　• Previous technical supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to manage.

　　• The ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

　　Competencies

　　Attracts Top Talent

　　Drives Results

　　Courage

　　Decision Quality

　　Financial Acumen

　　Communicates Effectively

　　Benefits We Offer:

　　401k with Matching

　　Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

　　Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

　　Long & Short-Term Disability

　　Supplemental Insurance Plans

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement Programs

　　Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

　　Parental Leave

　　& More

　　Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market: Houston

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