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Kaiser Aluminium • Los Angeles, CA 90040 • Posted 5 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $130,000/yr • Mid Level Manager
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Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a Quality Manager to join their operations in Los Angeles. This role involves managing the Quality Assurance function, leading the implementation and control of a quality assurance program, and promoting a culture of systems and consistency thinking. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar field, along with a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Greenbelt certification. The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality assurance, with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and the application of Quality tools, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Quality Assurance function in the delivery of Quality Assurance programs across the site.
- Promote growth by enhancing the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards.
- Lead the organization, planning, implementation, and control of a quality assurance program at the plant level and beyond.
- Implement and improve Quality, Lean and safety concepts such as Control Plans, SPC, FMEA, Corrective Action/8D's, VSM's, standard work, and 5S.
- Promote a culture of systems and consistency thinking, drive continuous improvement and performance excellence in customer satisfaction and manufacturing.
- Implement and manage a Quality System to improve manufacturing processes using DOE and Six Sigma.
- Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning.
- Leads 8D teams through Measure Analyze Improve and Control (MAIC) process.
- Provides tactical supervision to quality technicians and lab technicians.
- Develop and analyze statistical data and product/process specifications.
- Ensure the effective implementation of foundational quality systems such as Management Review, Internal Audit, Process Control, Corrective and Preventive Action.
- Act as champion for the Company's Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) processes.
- Direct supervision of Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Lab Personnel.
- Interacts with suppliers (internal and external).
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.), business or similar.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Greenbelt.
- Ten years of experience in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance.
- In-depth experience with Quality tools, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO-9001, TS-16949, AS-9100.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
- Strong interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility with work requirements and acceptance of multiple and various ad-hoc project and work assignments.
- Strong organizational, supervisory, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals in all key functions of the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it-innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Operations in Los Angeles!
TheQuality Managerpossesses, understands, and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility. The Quality Manager is directly responsible for the evaluation of aluminum cast and extruded products and the administration of activities supporting the Quality Management System at the facility in accordance with Kaiser Corporate quality criteria.
What's in it for you!
To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!
What you will work on:
Requirements
What you will bring to the role:
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it-innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Quality Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Operations in Los Angeles!
TheQuality Managerpossesses, understands, and applies knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle project management of multiple projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Projects include capacity, process and reliability improvements for areas throughout the facility. The Quality Manager is directly responsible for the evaluation of aluminum cast and extruded products and the administration of activities supporting the Quality Management System at the facility in accordance with Kaiser Corporate quality criteria.
What's in it for you!
To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!
- Salary range $130,000 to $160,000per year depending on experience
- High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation (2-4 weeks depending on experience)
- 401K with matching company funds
- Plant bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
What you will work on:
- Lead the Quality Assurance function in the delivery of Quality Assurance programs across the site and promote growth by enhancing the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards
- Lead the organization, planning, implementation, and control of a quality assurance program at the plant level and beyond which will reduce overall manufacturing costs
- Responsible for implementing and improving Quality, Lean and safety concepts such as Control Plans, SPC, FMEA, Corrective Action/8D's, VSM's, standard work, and 5S.
- Be the leader in the facility to promote a culture of systems and consistency thinking, drive continuous improvement and performance excellence in customer satisfaction and manufacturing.
- Implementation and management of a Quality System that actively strive to improve manufacturing processes by utilizing variation reduction methodologies such as DOE and Six Sigma
- Initiate, participate in and/or coordinate internal 8D corrective actions (CARs), Failure Effect Mode Analysis, and Control Planning to include follow-up of vendor 8D corrective actions
- Leads 8D teams through Measure Analyze Improve and Control (MAIC) process to reduce scrap, rework and other waste
- Provides tactical supervision to quality technicians and lab technicians, as well as execution of a cross-training plan for Quality department, continued development of the team's skills and competencies.
- Develop and analyze statistical data and product/process specifications to determine standards and establish proposed quality and reliability requirements for the finished product.
- Ensure the continued effective implementation of foundational quality systems such as Management Review, Internal Audit, Process Control, Corrective and Preventive Action as the management and voice of the customer representative
- Act as champion for the Company's Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) processes
- Direct supervision of any Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Lab Personnel
- Interacts with suppliers (internal and external).
Requirements
What you will bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.), business or similar.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Greenbelt
- Ten years of experience minimum in manufacturing, engineering or quality assurance with demonstrated ability to drive results in the area of Quality, continuous improvement.
- In-depth experience with the practical application of Quality tools, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO-9001, TS-16949, AS-9100.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process
- Strong interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
- Be flexible with work requirements and accept multiple and various ad-hoc project and work assignments
- Strong organizational, supervisory, and facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals in all key functions of the company
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity - how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
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