Quality Manager

Job Title:

Quality Manager Location:

Coldwater, MS Job Type:

On-Site Reporting to:

Plant Manager Director Reports:

3

Quality Control Lab Technicians Company Overview:

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Overview:

As the Quality Manager you will oversee the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with

ISO 9001

standards while driving continuous improvement across the plan and will also lead and develop a team of Lab and Quality Technicians to support the plant's technical needs and quality objectives.

Responsibilities:

Administer the Site Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure all elements in relationship to the plant quality system meet or exceed

ISO 9001

requirements. Produce Quality metrics and Key Process Indicators (KPI's) as required by the QMS. Owner of plant nonconforming material program, equipment calibration program, document control program and product complaint investigation. Manage the internal audit program to establish consistent adherence to

ISO 9001

requirements and that maintains plant readiness when followed. Develop and Manage Quality Planning activities through the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning methods and other Core Quality Tools, e.g.

PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA.

Administration of Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) system and work with engineering disciplines to develop process validations. Product, review and approve all elements/documentation associated with Design Control and Design Transfer activities. Conduct quality system and QMS training. Managing on-site Corporate Lab and associated 17025 accreditation. Lead and develop two full-time Lab Technicians to become a true service organization to support the plant in training and technical troubleshooting to achieve plant and company goals.

Qualifications:

3 - 5 years' experience in Quality Engineering and Management in an

ISO 9001

environment. Relevant certification(s) from recognized organizations such as ASQ (American Society for Quality) are a plus. Demonstrated use of AIAG Core Quality tools and methodologies including experience in application and use of FMEA's, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, HARM (Risk Analysis), Fault Tree Analysis, Root Cause and Corrective/Preventative Action. Practical knowledge of applied statistical tools, including process capability and Statistical Process Control. To be effective, this position requires Customer Focus, Constant Improvement and Results Orientation as core character traits. Have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos and be able to prepare and effectively present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to customers, clients, and other associates within the organization.

Total Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Basic and optional life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage 401(k) plan with company match Tuition assistance Flexible spending accounts Our Commitment to a

Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.