Title: | Quality / Continuous Improvement Manager |
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ID: | 272 |
Location: | Parsons, KS |
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.