Quality Manager

Federal Signal • Elgin, IL • 2h ago

Activities/Responsibilities

Interacts internally and externally with operations management to report on the performance of the quality within Elgin Sweeper Company.

Participates with other functional and operational personnel to establish, communicate, and execute business and operational strategies.

Establishes effective Operational Quality disciplines and methodologies in areas such as Product Qualification/Validation, Process Controls, Non-conforming Material Trending, Quality Systems, Statistical Methods, Supplier Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Corrective/Preventive Action.

Assures effective systems, validations, and controls are established and maintained to transition new products and technologies from a development to operational environment.

Establishes robust, aggressive systems to assure corrective and preventive measures are systematically implemented, monitored, and controlled and meet our ISO 9001 requirements.

Develops and tracks department metrics, and department objectives.

Demonstrated and developing leadership competencies; takes initiative with minimal supervision; strong interpersonal skills; team player; proven ability to effectively manage department in a technically complex and fast-paced operational environment.

Supports and helps guide Lean efforts companywide to ensure waste is reduced.

Directs shipping department to ensure products are delivered to customers accurately and leaving a good impression upon arrival.

Performs other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time.

Required Experience

Minimum five (5) in operational quality in manufacturing industry

Minimum five (5) years people management experience

Five (5) years training and practical experience in Lean concepts, principles, and implementation highly desirable

Skills Required

Demonstrated experience/results in Quality System tools and Problem-Solving. Strong working knowledge of Lean.

Must have demonstrated leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated analysis, presentation and facilitation skills required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Previous experience with ISO certification and compliance preferred

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

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