Job Description

Description

Sr. Manager, Quality – Manufacturing
Regular Full Time
Bronx, New York

If you are a forward-thinker interested in planning, directing, and maintaining a quality culture, then keep reading! We are searching for a seasoned Sr. Manager, Quality – Manufacturing to join our GAL Manufacturing team at Vantage Elevation.

About Us
Vantage Elevation, LLC is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage is comprised of eight business units including GAL Manufacturing; GAL Canada; Hollister-Whitney; Elevator Controls; Courion; Bore-Max; Thames Valley Controls and Vertical Dimensions. Through its brands, Vantage supplies almost all electro-mechanical devices used in contemporary elevators. Founded in 1927, the Vantage group employs over 900 staff in multiple locations across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

GAL Manufacturing is looking to fill the position of Sr. Manager, Quality – Manufacturing, who under the direction of the General Manager – GAL, will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reducing costs through continuous process improvement (CPI) programs, optimizing quality management performance, analyzing manufacturing and quality system capabilities, driving continuous improvement projects, and creating quality control (QC) plans for new products. The Sr. Manager, Quality – Manufacturing should have a degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related work and supervisory experience.

Requirements
We are searching for a candidate with:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required. Experience in similar industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronic/mechanical environments is acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managerial or leadership quality role required.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience/certifications ideal.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Standards, QMS, and manufacturing QC.
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication, machining, assembly, circuit board manufacturing and supply chain management programs.
• Knowledge of quality metrics, KPIs, and CPI programs.
• Ability to facilitate issues with customers, bringing in internal resources as needed.
• Host registrars, regulatory personnel, audits and customer visits.
• Experience with mentoring and managing a team.
• Project management skills a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities
A typical day may include: 

• Plan and facilitate quality needs, including QC strategy, new product Release To Manufacturing (RTM), policies, and SOPs.
• Create, deploy, and maintain the quality management system (QMS).
• Facilitate monthly management review meetings and reports, discuss Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and evaluate the status and adherence to the QMS.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct customer on-site audit events as required by the customer.
• Provide specific oversight of the company’s Return Material Authorization (RMA) process.
• Provide oversight and facilitate design control and the engineering change (ECN) management processes.
• Support and maintain quality evaluations of the company’s supply chain management (SCM) program.
• Oversees the plans for QMS Audits based on the company’s departmental SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Evaluates, creates, and reports on Quality Metrics – rejects, customer returns, manufacturing yields, etc.
• Identify, recruit, mentor, and train resources needed to maintain a good QA/QC Department for the company
• Provide directions for the Quality Administrator, Quality Assurance Engineer(s) and the QC Technician/Inspector(s).

Benefits of Working With Us

• Salary for New York City Based Applicants: $120,000 - $150,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
• Commuter Benefits (NYC)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plum Benefits
• … and more!

Position Details

• Full time
• Day shifts, generally 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Bronx, NY
• Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Like What You Read?

If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of elevation technology with a world-class employer that values your seasoned total rewards transformation expertise, then we invite you to apply.

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