Quality Director

Responsible for the management of the Quality Department's operations and activities. This individual acts as a direct liaison between customers and operations and will work closely with the Process and Product Development departments.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities
• Administer and develop all aspects of quality systems in accordance with regulatory, industry, and customer standards
• Serve as the Management Representative for the Company as described in the Quality manual
• Responsible for PFN Quality Management System
• Oversight to Document Control and Technical standards.
• Supervise the activities of assigned staff and monitor the activities of QA/QC personnel within the Quality Department
• Represent the Company to vendors, customers, and appropriate regulatory officials in matters related to quality.
• Administer the quality audit program
• Provide training to staff, as required, for implementing quality initiatives
• Develop annual quality plans and recommendations for continual improvement in conjunction with and Site Leadership Team
• Determine methods and implement plans for professional development of personnel within the Quality Department
• Propose budgets and monitor budget activity for the Quality Department as directed by business needs.
• Partners with Operations to ensure production and delivery of quality products
• Provide statistical analysis for evaluation of products and processes
• Conduct lab tours and explain quality system to visitors
• Understand competitive product features in comparison to PFNonwovens products
• Assist with Product Development and Business Development
• Oversee investigative studies into reported quality concerns with development of corresponding corrective actions
Purpose and role of job:
• BS Degree in an Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, Business, or Science discipline
• Minimum 5+ years as a Quality Manager, Technical Manager, or QC Supervisor in a manufacturing environment (nonwovens experience preferred)
• Supervisory experience required
• Experienced with auditing to quality standards (GMP and/or ISO systems)
• ASQ certification or equivalent body of knowledge: CQM, CQE, COA preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated technical, business, and managerial skills
• Knowledge of quality systems (EDANA/ISO standards)
• Skilled in statistics, procedure implementation, and quality auditing
• Competent in interactions with executive management, vendors, and customers
Work Environment: Observes all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.
Physical Requirements: Frequent walking and sitting; occasional climbing of stairs
"AllApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. PFNonwovens Hazleton, Pa. are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time."