Quality Manager:
Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. an industry-leading independent testing laboratory for rubber, plastic and latex is looking to fill the position of Quality Manager, overseeing all quality functions at ARDL.
This position will oversee and/or carry out:
- The company’s day-to-day Quality System to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/ISO 9001/ISO 13485
- Supervise and coach Quality Deputy as needed
- Promote self-reporting Quality culture
- Authorized to issue company-wide “stop work and resume work” orders when nonconforming quality situations are encountered
- Maintain quality manual, quality work instructions and electronic quality files
- Plan and lead accreditation, internal, customer and management requested audits per established schedule
- Develop and conduct quality training (Quality systems, Problem solving techniques, Project management skills etc.) when required
- Direct teams to investigate non-conformities (customer concerns, project reports, audit findings) as they occur
- Issue and track corrective and preventive actions when identified
- Manage addition, subtractions and revision to ISO 17025 Scopes and Accreditation.
- Prepare and conduct Management Review Meetings
- Support calibration, proficiency testing, customers surveys, vendor approvals
- Candidate must be a professional, discerning and motivated problem solver directing the execution of routine Quality practices.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of quality management experience, knowledge and proficiency with a quality system.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of quality management experience, extensive knowledge of ISO 17025 and quality management systems (QMS) .
Required Proficiency:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, knowledge of quality/calibration standards with certification agencies, strong time management / prioritization skills
Preferred Proficiency: QMS Software
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position offering medical, dental, vision benefits, 401k and paid vacation.
Please submit salary requirements and resume to [email protected]
