Quality Manager Job Description
Job Location:
Gorham, ME
Position Type:
Fulltime
Reports To:
VP of Operations
Job Status:
Exempt
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, functional training, and experience required.
Description:
Howell Laboratories and its divisions: ODAT Machine and GDL Powder Coating, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and manufacturing company based in Bridgton and Gorham, ME. We are committed to providing our knowledge, expertise, and integrity to partners who require solutions on which they can stake their lives and livelihoods. We turn innovation into creation.
Our Values: Ownership, Accountability, Integrity, Feedback, Empathy, Openness
Position Overview:
The Quality Manager will oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures and processes throughout the entire company.
- Lead internal and external QMS audits.
- Collect, record, and analyze manufacturing performance data, customer feedback, and other quality data.
- Use several different methods to solve problems, reduce risk, and implement solutions to decrease mistakes and increase throughput in both production and the office.
- Monitor and Maintain the Approved Supplier List
- Notify Suppliers of Rejections
- Complete Quality Related Questionnaires (i.e. Conflict Minerals, etc.)
- Support Inspectors at all Divisions
- Maintain Eye Exam Logs
- Lead all Customer Source Inspections
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, functional training, and experience required.
- 3-5 years experience in Quality including 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Reading and understanding industry standards.
- Technical procedure development.
- Writing reports and policies for health and safety.
- Desire to learn and grow with the company.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse the operations facility
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
