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Job Descriptions:

The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) will be responsible for both leadership and hands on activities involving quality assurance, establishing, and validating specifications, customer complaint resolution and compliance with ISO9001 standards. As a leader in the organization, the QA Manager will be instrumental in the updates and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality and regulatory standards are met. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and direct quality management system to comply with the ISO9001 standards.

The successful candidate must have experience in managing an ISO certified quality system and has led successful recertification audits. The candidate will be the primary contact for customers on issues regarding new product inquiries and specifications, process parameters, test methods and compliance. Successful use of a structure root cause problem solving methodology is required and will be validated during the interview process. This is more than an administrative role; this is a leader who must have solid knowledge of plastic extrusion processing/compounding and product testing. A knowledge of other plastic processing such as injection molding and compression molding a plus.

The QA Manager will report to the Director of Operations and will have accountability for the plant testing lab. A candidate who has experience in EH&S Management will receive additional consideration.

Position Description:

• Managing, auditing, and maintaining all aspects of ISO 9001; QMS program and implementation

• Maintain appropriate ISO certification requirements and coordinate registration activities as management representative

• Developing and maintaining the root cause and countermeasure process

• Creating quality documentation, quality assurance reports and processes

• Set standards for good relations and communications with customers and regulatory agencies

• Reviewing products, processes, and systems on an ongoing basis to determine potential improvements to the QMS

Required Experience:

Required Skills & Competencies:

• ISO Standards

• Quality procedures and practices

• Proficient in technical writing

• Ability to communicate with customers

• Leadership skills

• Manufacturing processes and quality controls

• Industries: Compounding, Injection Molding

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Keyword: Production Supervisor

From: Westchester Plastics LLC