IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Control Manager. This role is based in our Extrusion plant in Walla Walla, Washington and reports to the Plant Manager.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!
Job Summary
As the Quality Control Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring and improving quality systems and processes to ensure products produced are consistent with established company standards. They will lead and coach the Quality team and maintain the quality control lab to achieve conformity and continuous improvements.
Principal Responsibilities
Perform or delegate others to perform daily quality control activities
Ensure inspections and testing validates the quality and conformity of all finished products
Oversee the commencement of each new job to ensure parameters, conditions, and procedures are correct
Calibrate, record in-house instruments and gauges periodically and maintain equipment
Prepare and submit product specifications manuals to support production
Replenish required materials, parts, tools, and equipment for quality control lab
Maintain ISO systems for continued compliance
Supervise projects for improvements in quality, efficiency and cost savings with the department
Ensure work instructions are developed and communicated to employees and coach for consistency and compliance
Make decisions with Material Review Board members related to quality concerns
Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, scrap, and variance performance by machine and shift
Provide supporting records and/or documentation to production
Coordinate internal & external auditing as required
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor of Science or Engineering or equivalent experience required
5+ years’ experience in quality leadership role, within a manufacturing environment
Certifications related to Quality and/or ISO 9001 are an asset
Experience and familiarity of ISO 9001 requirements and processes in relation to production
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance procedures and control methodologies
Strong aptitude for control of calibration on testing and measuring equipment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Computer literate including Microsoft software, hardware installations, network configurations, database management and phone systems
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IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com