Quality Team Lead Position Available In Davie, North Carolina

Quality Team Lead
Full-time

Department:

Manufacturing
Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, conduct, and provide written reports and recommendations on product evaluations of new products, product changes, new suppliers, and manufacturing process or location changes. Work closely with Quality Assurance Technicians to provide technical support to the shop floor operations. Provide supervision and training of Quality Assurance Technicians. Coordinate improvement efforts with various departments within the Company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with operational, functional, and performance phases of tests for products produced by or built for Larson Manufacturing
Perform mechanical functioning, performance, environmental, reliability and product safety tests on products.
Develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests and interpret results on mechanical products and systems.
Direct daily activities of the quality technicians. Provide technical support to the shop floor operations. Responsible for releasing product to Larson Manufacturing customers. Maintain existing and support new quality plans for all manufacturing processes. Supervise the quality technicians as they respond to, investigate, and provide solutions to issues in the following areas.
Raw Materials
Vendor contacts – corrective actions / process improvements / troubleshooting
Shop Floor Operations (product & process related)
Inspections / corrective action program / quality plans / process checks / troubleshooting / training / continuous improvement activities / new products or processes / product or process changes
Field Feedback
Responding to feedback / putting long term solutions in place to prevent customer complaints
Respond to field performance related issues
Work with all departments and/or suppliers to determine the cause of a customer complaint.
Examine defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommends changes or modifications.
Initiate the corrective action plan.
Report on the status of corrective action plans for identified issues.
Be involved in new product start-ups.
Assist in identifying and eliminating potential failure modes for new products.
Participate in design reviews to help identify potential product improvements before the design is released for tooling development and production.
Assist in assessing manufacturing readiness to produce new product through capability and process repeatability studies.
Be involved in proposed product changes.
Assist in identifying and eliminating potential failure modes for the proposed product change.
Assist in assessing manufacturing readiness to produce new product through capability and process repeatability studies.
Assist in the development, communication and education of the quality specifications.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE

High School graduate with preferred college and/or work experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate their team to accomplish objectives.
Ability to solve conflicts among coworkers.
Ability to remain organized.
Thorough understanding of quality procedures and methods.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of a Quality Team Leader. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of a Quality Team Leader. A Quality Team Leader may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Additional Information

BENEFITS

All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K
Scholarship program for children of employees
Annual merit and incentive programs
Charitable gift matching
Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.
To all recruitment agencies: Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, our employees or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.