Quality Manager
Wisconsin, US
Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.
We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Purpose
The Quality Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic, tactical, and operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product and process quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead assigned plant quality teams through implementation of strategic plans, mentorship, communication, and project management to execute desired goals.
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Monitor and report on key performance indicators across all areas of the business to ensure all projects are delivered on time to the highest quality standards.
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Drive a “first time right” initiative on culture of quality throughout the organization.
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Serve as the NA regional sustainability coordinator and execute on global sustainability initiatives whilst ensuring health, safety and environmental priorities are embedded in relevant operations.
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Drive continuous improvement across all quality-related areas of the business in line with strategic goals.
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Supply of high quality, timely, and cost-effective quality assurance of spare parts, retrofit parts, and machines manufactured in Franklin, WI or by external suppliers.
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Development of region-specific QM investment planning; collaborate with counterparts in Krones AG HQ departments to foster a teamwork mentality; evaluate and enhance quality standards, technologies, and approaches.
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Facilitate and collaborate with other departments to execute on root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative actions.
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Lead process audits and Continuous Improvement for multiple cross-functional departments including manufacturing, LCS overhauls, LCS spare parts, receiving, warehouse, and shipping.
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Improve and sustain a comprehensive manufacturing site quality management system for ISO and provide continuous improvement, leadership, guidance, and development support to all internal and external business processes
Competencies
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Integrity and Ethics
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Managing Staff Performance
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Reliability/Dependability
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Talent Development
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Organizational Savvy
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement.
Experience and/or Training:
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5 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations and Quality Assurance such as milling, turning, fabrication, assembly, continuous improvement, process auditing, or external process quality management.
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5 years of experience in production or manufacturing machinery for liquid food processing such as fillers, labelers, palletizers and conveying, blow molders or spare part solutions.
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5 years of experience in SAP and the Microsoft Office suite.
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5 years of experience of problem-solving methodologies, such as six sigma, DMAIC or lean practices.
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5 years of experience in ISO certification compliance, maintenance, and process auditing;
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Experience with lean manufacturing principles such as continuous improvement, overall equipment effectiveness, process auditing, PDCA, 8 deadly wastes mapping of value streams and process flow analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
Experience and/or Training: understanding of ISO 9000 implementation; experience with lean manufacturing principles; proficiency using Microsoft office suite; excellent communication skills; detail-oriented
Skills
Professional Skills:
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SAP applications, Microsoft Office Suite
Soft Skills:
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learning aptitude, problem-solving competence, leadership skills, general project management, change management, time- and self-management, coordination and organizational skills, communication skills, and negotiation skills.
Krones , Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.
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