The company is seeking a Quality Manager to develop and implement quality systems for a growing consumer products company doing $100 million in annual sales. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of quality management experience in fast-moving consumer goods and expertise in Lean Six Sigma. Key responsibilities include designing and enforcing quality processes, metrics, audits, and corrective actions to ensure high product and service quality. The position requires leadership skills to manage a quality team and collaborate across departments.

1. Quality Manager2010017Our client has experienced double growth and is on track to do $100 million in sales for 2010. They are a privately held Consumer Products Company headquartered in Minnesota. They are looking for a Quality Manager to develop and implement their quality systems throughout the company. This highly visible role will be working strategically with all departments to meet the company’s goals. The unique aspects of this role will appeal to the entrepreneur in you. Our client is looking for someone to build a top notch quality assurance organization, with the desire to join a fast paced-consumer products company. While there are people reporting to you, this position requires you to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. Position Summary:The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and owning the integration of quality systems and quality products throughout the company. This position is accountable for ensuring high quality standards in all of our products and services, being a strong customer advocate, designing, developing, and measuring team performance against quality metrics, and cross functionally managing the improvement of identified quality enhancements. Apply for this position: http://bit.ly/beEeWP

2. Key Accountabilities:Design and implement a quality management system in a fast moving consumer products environment while providing global oversight for consistent implementation in the areas of:Responsible for ensuring the quality system is maintained in the organization by educating, training, and reinforcing standards.New Product design and documentation control.Product identification and traceability at all stages of production.Oversight and definition of production and process.Defining and controlling inspection, measurement, and test equipment.Validating processes and product acceptance.Controlling nonconforming product and instituting corrective/preventive action remedies.Labeling and packaging controls.Handling, storage, distribution and installation.Records and servicing.Lead advocacy for quality of product and process within the company, establish a quality culture centered on Lead Sigma methods.Lead, mentor, and manage team of Quality Engineers and Auditors in a direct and matrix reporting relationshipDefine, report and manage against key metrics:Work cross functionally to establish internal audit metrics and monitor them on a scheduled basis.Gather customer information in a systematic manner to identify any product quality issues and / or negative service experiences.Track supplier and internal departmental conformance to quality policies and expectations by designing and implementing a score card tracking method.Lead project teams to address quality issues within the service and supply chain functions:Develop a team with technical/engineering expertise in jewelry design/manufacture.Ensure customer specifications are met and product performance meets specifications.Work with our suppliers to improve their processes and quality of product.Respond to operations and make decisions on critical product and process issues in a timely manner. Apply for this position: http://bit.ly/beEeWP

3. Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have the following education, work experience, and abilities:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; advanced business degree or MBA preferred. Experience and Knowledge -- 7 to 10 years progressive management experience in fast moving consumer products quality related positions in the business sector, preferably retail or service environment. Ability to solve complex problems, multi-task and prioritize, and have excellent organizational skills.Educated in Lean Sigma Methodologies including: Value Add / Non-Value Add (VA / NVA)Taiichi Ohno’s 7 Wastes (Muda)TAKT timeDeming CycleJust In Time (JIT)KanbanGo to the workplace (Gemba)Kaizen & Kaizen Blitz (Kaikaku)5SMistake Proofing (Poka Yoke, Poke Yoke)Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)Cost of Quality (CoQ, CoPQ)Quality Engineer Certification (QEC) preferred.Technology Skills - - possess solid experience in the application of Microsoft Office products including Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficient technology skills, including MS Office Suite, Excel, and Great Plains FinancialsNatural FocusonCustomer Service Excellence - - commitment to consistently deliver high quality work products and services in a timely and cost effective manner.Communication Skills - - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Strong Work Ethic - - has a self-starting nature and conscientious and diligent work ethic, a demonstrated flexibility and integrity, and a collaborative style with the objective of building strong relationships with diverse customer groups.Operational Focus - - possess a demonstrated bottom line focus and a passion for creating strong operational partnerships that fully integrate and align the goals of the business with the needs of client; with the ultimate goal of optimizing organizational, team, and individual effectiveness.Leadership- Must be able to provide leadership and develop teamwork, both within the department and throughout the organization.Travel - - Ability to travel up to 25% internationally including areas of Asia and Europe. For more information please contact;The Constant Search, Inc.Because the right candidate is out there…651-342-1620www.theconstantsearch.comresume@theconstantsearch.comApply for this position: http://bit.ly/beEeWP