Server Products is a highly regarded food and beverage technology company that manufactures products for the restaurant and food service markets. Server Products is committed to designing smarter solutions to everyday challenges so customers can serve easier, faster, and better than ever.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Quality Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and improvement of quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control activities for product safety and compliance, including finished goods production. This position has final authority to stop non-conforming components or finished goods from reaching customers. Collaborating with the Executive team, this manager will advise on best practices for the QMS. They will develop and implement the continual improvement process across the company for QMS compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates compliance and improvement to Server's Quality Management System (QMS), collaborates with Executive team to plan for these improvements.
Manages the IFS quality module functions and procedures to drive quality-related decision making: MRB, NCR, CAPA, Audits, Control Plans.
Champion internal & external audit processes through continuous improvement, shared best practices and teamwork.
Working with the Engineering and the Production teams, establishes and implements quality control procedures and standards for inspections at raw materials, in-process, and finished products stages.
Supports the supplier quality management program through supplier audits and coordinating corrective action responses to component problems.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory and corporate standards such as NSF, FDA, GMP, etc.
Ensures that effective Quality training is developed, delivered, and reinforced, especially root cause methodologies, Measurement System Analysis, APQP, SPC, product capability, and DoE.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in quality, Operations Management, or Engineering or equivalent work-related experience.
8-10 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 3 years' experience with Quality Management Systems
Black Belt in Lean Sigma is required (does not require 3rd party certification; proven knowledge is acceptable)
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) is preferred.
Ability to analyze situations and problems using fact-based problem-solving methods. Uses critical thinking and risk management practices for decision-making.
Utilizes expertise in lean and Six Sigma principles and methods (Black Belt or similar).
Proficiency using software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Access, PowerPoint, and MoreSteam's EngineRoom or other statistical software packages.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (clear and concise)
Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization.
BENEFITS
(5) weeks PTO
(9) Paid Holidays
(3) days Paid to Volunteer
Robust 401(k) with up to 6.0% Company Contribution/Match