We are looking for a Quality/CI Manager in our Parsons, KS location.

 

This position will be responsible for driving a Continuous Improvement / Quality oriented culture inside CST facilities, ensuring continued adherence to ISO, API and FM requirements and driving lean culture.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvements in QDCI that is tied to Strategic Deployment and Daily Management by leveraging lean tools, consulting skills and change management processes.

• Assist leadership in the development of a CI environment including the development of a VSM and the implementation of Kaizen events.

• Provide formal and informal lean training and coaching.

• Be an active leader in SD (strategic deployment) and Daily Management reviews.

• Promote and facilitate Team Member development in various lean tools and Kaizen leadership.

• Lead the utilization of lean tools to improve quality throughout the facility.

• Drive systemic changes in the quality system.

• Ensure the development of the quality system in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

• Communicate requirements and customer concerns to the team in an effective, professional manner in the form of leading training sessions and daily briefs.

• Manage supplier audits and their processes in accordance with CST guidelines

• Interface with others, both internal and external, and communicate quality challenges in a professional and effective manner.

• Manage the facility’s equipment calibration program.

• Manage the external testing of materials and products as required.

• Specify inspection equipment and prepare and manage department budget.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

   

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated proficiency and leadership in ISO/API audits, and in applying lean principles

• Hands-on and detail-oriented

• Able to think strategically and view the business from a general management standpoint

• Customer focused approach

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.  CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.   

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