General Manager - Quality AssuranceNewport News, VA

The Quality Assurance, General Manager provides the leadership of the Quality Assurance function across the company.

• For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Appraises both internal and external customer requirements and ensures their satisfaction.
• Cascades the Group and Division strategy in terms of Quality Management.
• Establishes and ensures that Department’s goals are in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Ensures appropriate communication to engage the concerned stakeholders.
• Assures the compliance of production by checking processes and final output.
• Interfaces with supplier and customer representatives concerning quality issues and assures implementation of effective corrective action.
• Facilitates corrective and preventive solutions implementation.
• Ensures supplier selection & qualification in cooperation with purchasing. Monitors suppliers quality performances and implements appropriate corrective action plan. Participates in suppliers audits.
• Ensures appropriate communication and/or escalation in critical quality issues concerning supplier matters and/or product quality and/or the quality system.
• Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures.
• Participates in internal and external quality audits as well as third party and customer audits.
• Leads the local ISO9001 certification process within the multi-site certification.
• Maintains relevant records of quality reports and statistical reviews, by: collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including customers complain, failed processes, corrective actions, audits results. Ensures reporting at local and Division level.
• Forecasts operating cost of department and prepares budget.
• Ensures clarity around priorities and goals for the Quality Assurance area.
• Works with Senior and Executive Management for strategy development and execution planning.
• Communicates financial and goal results and key performance indicators to direct and indirect
  reports.
• Directly supervises 3-6 staff employees and overall responsibility of 18-30 employees.

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in a related discipline and five years related experience and knowledge of assembly of an engineered product (preferably mobile equipment); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven experience as a quality manager or relevant department manager position in a similar environment.
• Travel nationally and internationally up to 20% to customer and supplier sites.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and passport.
• Ability to complete and maintain mine ceritifications or safety training such as Mine safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training.

Our Offer

Pay Range: $180k - 205k

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.

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