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Form of workA 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: Lafayette, IN
Southwire Job Description
The Quality Manager will lead all efforts to ensure the company's products and services meet or exceed customers' expectations. Provide leadership and support at all manufacturing operations levels, helping achieve operational excellence, superior product quality, and customer experience objectives. Drive consistent processes and metrics in support of One Southwire that align supplier and material quality, sales, product engineering, manufacturing, change management, regulatory compliance, and customer experience. Ensures cable shipped from the factory meets customer specifications, standards, and/or Southwire internal test plans while planning, establishing schedules, and assigning work priorities.
Description of Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead standardization of product inspection and testing methods to ensure compliance with customer, industry, and government standards.
• Drive implementation of proactive quality improvement projects and problem-solving processes, including standard root cause analysis tools, that reduce customer complaints.
• Support deployment of SAP Quality Management module to optimize quality planning, inspection, and quality control, as well as thorough response and management of internal and external quality notifications.
• Effectively use quality and operations data to drive change; define improvement metrics and develop key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate and initiate meetings with team members to create a Culture of Quality Continuous Improvement based on evaluating workforce knowledge and facilitating issues to conclusion.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, by analyzing the existing methods and working with manufacturing to develop new processes and procedures.
• Maintain quality systems ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliant and effective quality management system and other required certifications are maintained for each site in accordance with Southwire standard processes.
• Partner with Corporate groups to launch new products and or processes representing the plant.
• Provide hands-on support to the operations department.
• Oversee internal/external quality audits, customer audits, and responses.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards when communicating with internal and external customers.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree required (hard science or engineering preferred) and 5+ years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent on-the-job experience.
-- Six Sigma black belt or green belt certification OR ASQ CMQ/OE preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the capability to lead change in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of APQP methodology required, including PPAP, FMEA, GR&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility), Process Validation, and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent computer and data management skills. SAP and ERP experience are a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities with strong interpersonal skills.
• Detailed oriented, self-starter who can deal with multiple challenges and projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Must have exhibited excellent organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel 15-20% for training, meetings and experiential opportunities.
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.
