Quality Control Manager

Job Title:

Quality Control Manager Location:

Clarksville, TN. 100%

On-Site Shift:

1st Shift

ABOUT YOU

Are you an experienced Quality Control Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role in Manufacturing? Our Quality Control Manager is responsible for implementing and executing quality control methods for the plant and for developing, and managing the systems needed to ensure our products meet or exceed company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. They oversee and manage all quality control processes and monitor quality control department operations as well as quality engineering. Together, they analyze, investigate and troubleshoot product and production issues, developing corrective actions, solutions and improvements, while implementing quality standards. Our Quality Control Manager supports and partners with continuous improvement engineers to drive process improvement and quality goals.

YOU HAVE

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Quality, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, and/or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in Quality Control, Manufacturing, Process Management/Engineering.

Leadership & Innovation:

Demonstrated success leading a team as a Manager or Supervisor. Displays a history of game-changing strategies and transformation initiatives. Systems & Tools expertise: Advanced skills in Excel and strong Word, PowerPoint and Outlook experience.

ERP & QMS

Software experience a plus.

Technical Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of QC control methodologies, inspection techniques, manufacturing processes and product development.

Communication & Collaboration:

Great interpersonal skills, strong communication and problem-solving skills. Well developed influencing, presentation and negotiating skills.

Analytical & Organizational Strength:

Excellent analytical thinking, detail-oriented, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Methodologies or Lean Principles:

Lean Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement training or experience.

Preferred skills:

Certifications in CQE, CMQ/OE and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification. ERP and QMS Software experience.

YOU WILL

Manage Quality Control Processes:

Develop and implement Quality Control procedures and policies to ensure our products and services meet and exceed customer expectations.

Implement and Grow QC Systems:

Lead the development of the Quality Management Systems, focusing on quality objectives and customer satisfaction. Provide Performance Insights to

Leadership:

Conduct in-depth analysis of quality reports/data and audit findings, and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Partner with

Stakeholders:

Serve as a consultative advisor to the Operations team on Quality Control policies, practices and objectives, as well as plans for improvement. Collaborate with operations, manufacturing engineering and their teams to ensure quality goals are met.

Communicate Vision and Goals:

Present complex data in an engaging and visually attractive format, tailoring the message according to your audience, while supporting the business objectives. Lead and Develop a

Team:

Manage quality control direct and indirect reports, supporting their professional development, fostering growth and accountability, and ensuring team success.

Maintain Vendor Relationships:

Create and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure they meet our demand, specifications, and other requirements in a timely manner.

Support Change & Innovation:

Cultivate a mindset of flexibility and openness, embracing and leading change, new ideas, collaboration, continuous improvement and adaptability.

LOVE WHERE YOU WORK

We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more. We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away. We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

ABOUT US

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.

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