Quality Manager

This position oversees the quality department to motivate and encourage the team to reach daily objectives. This position is expected to communicate opportunities and issues to the management team to best reach established business goals. Responsible for managing the Pitco quality standards, the inspection of materials, equipment, processes, and product, developing quality control systems, and determining corrective actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain Pitco quality standards and quality control systems.
• Create and audit departmental procedures
• Provide day-to-day direction for incoming, in-process, and final inspection.
• Assist with the maintenance of calibration equipment and databases.
• Interpret blueprints for the purpose of establishing customers’ critical needs and how they should be measured.
• Inspect materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Document results and findings after inspections are completed.
• Provide support with Supplier quality
• Develop corrective actions, solutions, and improvements. (i.e.: Corrective Action Requests, Material Discrepancy Reports, etc.)
• Adhere to all departmental and company-wide safety and procedural policies.
• Notify manager of any quality or production problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has direct reports.

It is incumbent on the quality supervisor to mentor and lead the quality staff to facilitate the growth of the company and the employee.

Education and/or Experience

• Degree in business administration, engineering, or another related field preferred but not required.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality assurance.
• Understanding of ISO 9000
• Familiarity of Lean manufacturing principles (and/or Six Sigma)
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented

*A drug screen is required upon acceptance of an offer.

Benefits:

Full Time employees can enjoy a multitude of benefits including but not limited to:

• Vacation Time
• PTO
• 401K plan with employer match of 50% up to 4% of employee contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Club Memberships
• Tuition Assistance- Pitco will pay 100% tuition for up to two courses per term for approved classes or degree programs. (Books, lab fees, etc. are not eligible for reimbursement.) A grade of "B-" or better is required for payment. Additional IRS guidelines are defined in the benefit policy.
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursements

Pitco is committed to fostering a workplace known for safety, inclusivity and respect. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fire our growth and enrich our culture. We are dedicated to providing employment opportunities and support for military personnel and their families during and after their service.