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Quality Improvement Manager - Grand Rapids, Michigan

LaBine and Associates
On-site
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Process Improvement/Quality Improvement

Embark on a transformative journey within a cutting-edge environment at the forefront of advanced material solutions.

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We seek a dynamic orchestrator of operational mastery, a leader who will ignite a culture of relentless improvement across safety, quality, and output.

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Your mission: to sculpt a symphony of efficiency and collaboration within our high-velocity team.

Your Impact:

  • Guardian of Precision: Direct a critical analytical nexus, empowering a team of specialists operating across a 24/5 cadence.
  • Knowledge Architect: Cultivate a team of technical experts, ensuring mastery of critical quality assessment protocols.
  • Precision Calibration Artisan: Uphold the integrity of all measurement instruments, guaranteeing absolute accuracy in our processes.
  • Root Cause Navigator: Lead cross-functional expeditions to unravel complex challenges and forge enduring solutions.
  • Process Innovator: Design and deploy robust frameworks to minimize deviations and elevate product consistency.
  • Educational Vanguard: Empower operational teams through comprehensive training, fostering a deep understanding of quality standards.
  • Compliance Auditor: Conduct rigorous internal assessments, ensuring unwavering adherence to established protocols.
  • Customer Liaison & Problem Solver: Partner with business leaders to resolve client concerns with swift, decisive action.
  • Material Flow Strategist: Collaborate with supply chain experts to optimize material handling and minimize hold-ups.
  • Data Driven Visionary: Harness the power of analytics to pinpoint and capitalize on opportunities for continuous enhancement.
  • Lean Transformation Leader: Spearhead strategic initiatives, leveraging advanced methodologies to drive quantum leaps in quality and productivity.

Your Arsenal:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, coupled with a decade of mastery in quality or manufacturing leadership.
  • Deep domain expertise in material processing environments, ideally within coating, drying, mixing, or web conversion.
  • Proficiency in internationally recognized quality management systems (ISO 9000, IATF 16949, AS9100).
  • A collaborative spirit, with a proven ability to forge innovative solutions through teamwork.
  • Exceptional communication prowess, capable of inspiring and educating diverse audiences.
  • An unwavering commitment to excellence, with a meticulous eye for detail.
  • Strategic project management acumen, enabling you to orchestrate complex initiatives with precision.
  • Sound judgement and decisive decision-making capabilities.
  • A proven history of driving improvements through Lean/Kaizen principles and robust problem-solving techniques.