Quality Manager

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Activities and Responsibilities include:

Supervise Quality department personnel

Manage site quality personnel and assist with training, inspection, quality issues, and QMS compliance

Responsible for managing and maintaining the ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS), and retention of the registration/certification.

Responsible for ensuring the processes are delivering their intended outputs along with the process manager.

Responsible for ensuring integrity of the QMS is maintained when planned and implemented changes occur.

Responsible for leading Management Review meetings and acting as the Management Representative for that Group.

Assist upper management in developing, interpreting, and implementing site policies and procedures

Responsible for training all employees on quality requirements

Responsible for assuring that all parts adhere to customer requirements, and working with management team to disposition nonconforming product as needed

Responsible for resolution of quality issues with both suppliers and customers

Assisting Supply Chain department in qualification of new vendors

Responsible for quality equipment management including calibration

Responsible for managing Material Review Board with Supply Chain department assistance

Other duties as assigned.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Education :

Bachelor's degree or technical associate's degree with equivalent work experience

Prefer experience within the fastener industry, or within a manufacturing environment

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years working in quality management

Experience reviewing and resolving technical issues from a sales and quality perspective

Experience managing an ISO-9001:2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System

Preference for familiarity in (and a working knowledge of) fastener-related specifications such as but not limited to: ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN

Experience in addressing non-conforming product issues, root cause analysis, and managing 8D corrective actions

Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements

EAR/ITAR experience helpful

Professional Skills:

Efficient in time management, with the ability to efficiently see numerous tasks through to completion

Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization

Ability to make written and oral presentations to customers

Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement

Advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, GD &T, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes

Target Base Salary: 110-145k

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.