Quality Assurance Manager

JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steel and nickel alloys in plate and round bar. Jacquet strives to be the best supplier of stainless steel and nickel cut parts by providing high quality in-house processing. Metals are sold either as-is or cut to made-to-measure sizes using plasma machines, water jets, lasers or saws. Jacquet applications cover many industrial sectors such as the water, environment, energy, mechanical and forged metal construction, chemical and agri-food, gas processing and storage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. We have four strategically placed locations within the US including Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Wisconsin with many more globally.

We have an exciting opportunity for a corporate Quality Assurance Manager at our Limerick, PA facility.

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for the performance improvement throughout the USA as well as certification standards, system improvements, policies and procedures including Level 1 program for Navy Nuclear. This position is in Limerick, PA, reports to the Vice President of Operations and has responsibility to coordinate all quality efforts across four USA plants.

Key Job Tasks

- Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.

- Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company's Quality Systems and Policies into compliance with quality system requirements.

- Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.

- Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.

- Ensuring compliance with national and international standards and legislation.

- Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary.

- Supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks.

- Writing technical and management systems reports.

- Bringing together staff of different disciplines and driving the group to plan, formulate and agree on comprehensive quality procedures.

- Persuading reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods.

- Manage and maintain the Company's quality inspection and product release programs for incoming and in-process materials and components, processes, and finished goods.

- Formulate and manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems pertaining to the QNQC.

- Setting QA compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.

- Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues.

- Assessing the product specifications of the company and its suppliers and comparing with customer requirements.

- Considering the application of environmental and health and safety standards.

- Agreeing standards and establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff to apply.

- Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.

- Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.

- Establishing standards of service for customers or clients.

- Preparing clear explanatory documents such as customers' charters.

- Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.

- Organize and manage quality assurance [function in close co-operation with the customers and with the Company's Sr. Management team].

- Identifying relevant quality-related training needs and delivering training.

- Collating and analyzing performance data and charts against defined parameters.

Education And Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in an applied science or engineering field preferred.

- 5 years’ prior experience in Quality Assurance for consumer product manufacturer preferred.

- Demonstrated experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors.

- Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values & operating principles.

- Passion for working in a value-based company in alignment with a learning organization.

- Experience in quality management systems.

- Experience in quality system audits.

- Demonstrates a passion and a responsibility for consumer.

- Exhibit a passion for the company's Essence, Global Imperatives, and Corporate Direction.

- Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.

- Willingness to travel

- Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.

- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.

- Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

- All employees are subject to a post offer pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.

Benefits

- Health and Dental Insurance

- 401K with company match

- Company paid Disability and Life insurance

- 12 company paid holidays

- Vacation Time off

Pay commensurate with experience.