Quality Manager

Owens Corning

The Role

Overview

Lead quality management, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance in manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

  • quality leadership
  • process validation
  • performance monitoring
  • supplier collaboration
  • capa management
  • control plans

Tasks

-Provide leadership and guidance in the selection and implementation of quality improvement projects -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working amongst moving parts, oil, grease, coolants, fumes and other airborne particulates which can become hazardous under certain circumstances. -Leads Quality Department and quality personnel, i.e., Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Quality Auditors in their day to-to-day job responsibilities. -Develops and assists in the execution of new process and product validation plans. -Monitors on-going performance of systems, prioritizing actions to achieve annual commitments. -Collaborates with Supply Chain function to identify and execute improvement opportunities related to incoming materials. Establishes AQL, testing plans, PPAPs including critical-to-quality elements to be validated at the supplier, or upon inspection and release at the manufacturing plant. -Supports and facilitates auditor compliance visits -Develops and implements control plans and process controls. -Manages corrective actions and customer quality issues, using CAPA and 8D tools. -Characterizes and measures process performance and develops plan to improve process capability. -Responsible for facilitating and training personnel in the use of structured problem-solving tools to improve plant first-time yield rates and meet the Cost of Quality objectives. -Follows all Environmental Health and Safety rules requirements. -Monitors adherence to engineering standards by implementing adequate methods for inspection, testing, process feedback -The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to feel or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. -Manage the quality support functions, such as incoming inspection, non-conforming materials, supplier quality mgmt., customer complaint mgmt. and quality reporting. -Performs configuration management of SOP’s, and other critical documentation to reflect a continual improvement in quality requirements.

Requirements

  • six sigma
  • cqm
  • fmea
  • lead auditor
  • engineering degree
  • qms

What You Bring

-Basic quality system knowledge (Document Controls, process audits, SPC, Sampling plans ANOVA, DOE, SPC). -Detail orientated mindset required for investigation and analysis of non-conformances -Well versed in Green Belt, or Black Belt, problem solving methodology and utilizes statistical and DOE tools to measure and refine process control systems. -Lead Auditor experience is preferred. -Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast-paced environment. -2-4 years manufacturing quality experience with progressive levels of responsibility -Strong presentation and facilitation skills. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. -Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change. -Proven analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, PDCA, DMAIC, etc) -Position is hands on requires Manufacturing floor mobility. -The employee must have the ability to read and write. -Previous manufacturing experience preferred -2 plus years’ experience operating in a QMS environment. -Strong hand/eye coordination. -Computer literate and mechanically inclined a plus. -Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred -Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer certification from ASQ highly desired or ability to obtain within one year. -Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills are required. -Preferred APQP Tools (FMEA, Control Plan, etc.) -Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred. -Work well with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency. -The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lb. -The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb. -Problem solving and troubleshooting skills. -Factory/plant experience -Excellent written and communication skills. -Team player and able to work well with others. -Effectively communicates performance and quality mgmt. adherence to various levels of the organization.

The Company

About Owens Corning

-It weaves innovation into everyday structures—insulating homes, roofing buildings, and reinforcing composites across industries. -Its three engines—insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites—power projects from family homes to wind turbines and defense systems. -Milestones include inventing centrifugally-spun fiberglass insulation, coloring it trademarked PINK, and even contributing cloth for NASA space suits. -Typical projects range from residential energy-efficiency retrofits and commercial roof installations to industrial composites for auto, defense, and renewable energy.

Sector Specialisms

Building and Construction

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Transportation

Power and Energy

Roofing

Insulation

Composite Materials

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