Quality Manager

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.

Job Function:

Reporting into the Site Manager, the Quality Manager will be based out of King of Prussia, PA , USAand will be responsible for the development, management, and effective implementation of the site’s IATF 16949:2016 quality management system. This includes evaluation of processes, procedures, and applications which contribute to the site objectives and maintain an effective quality program including continual improvement, standardized reporting, quality assurance and control, reliability, and product/process/supply base quality improvement. The position is responsible for managing, developing, and coaching the Quality team and should be capable of training quality concepts and driving the execution of world class quality across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Safety first. Views safety as a core value. Identifies, reports, & resolves safety hazards as part of the site leadership team. Observes safety policies, complies with safety procedures and work instructions, maintains safety awareness, and maintains housekeeping expectations, in accordance with company protocol.
• Quality Always. Assures adherence to quality procedures and work instructions. Assists in proper investigation, root cause analysis, development, and implementation of corrective actions for any potential non-conformance or incident.
• Design and implement long-term progressive Quality strategies and objectives that support the company’s Vision, Mission, Values, and long-term objectives.
• Drive quality through the complete product life cycle from new product conception through delivery and support, including material review board (MRB) and management of change (MOC) responsibilities.
• Identify needs and develop, implement, and administer appropriate policies, procedures, and workflow in accordance with industry standards, world class quality methodologies, and company strategies.
• Ensure quality programs meet or exceed customer, legal, and relevant regulatory requirements and expectations in accordance with IATF 16949:2016 and including D/PFMEA, GR&R, Manufacturing Control Plans (MCP), and Value Stream Map (VSM) methodology where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and work cross functionally with suppliers, customers, commercial, research and development, engineering, purchasing, operations, logistics, technical service, and other functions across the organization as required.
• Manage, develop, and coach the Quality Assurance/Control team with goal driven direction, training, and monitoring of performance metrics to continually improve standards and foster teamwork.
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, or other related field with five (5) plus years’ experience in a quality role in laboratory or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Three (3) plus years supervisory/management experience.
• Excellent communication skills. Must speak, read, and write English.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, and quality assurance and control concepts and systems.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Proven teamwork and leadership ability.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Lean training and experience a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location

King of Prussia, PA

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