
Oversees Quality projects. Monitors processes through analysis, interpretation of metrics, response to identified deficiencies and the use of continuous process improvement tools. Responsible for receiving data and developing required recurring and ad hoc reports required by the customer. Manages the Key Performance Indicator “dashboard" to be displayed in the Albany Operations Center. Serves as a resource to respond to customer inquiries concerning reports.
Essential Functions:
Indirectly Supervise Quality Issues and ensure the quality requirements are met across a network of warehouses and a centralized management group
Provide assistance in the administration/coordination of all Quality resources
Train quality auditors and inspectors
Coordinate special initiatives and corrective actions across all shifts
Participate in quality improvements and failure reduction
Analyze/develop/edit/ ISO procedures working toward process improvement
Coordinate Quality Assurance activities that prevent or eliminate defects with emphasis in process control
Actively address Quality issues as they arise. Work closely with all areas affected in operations to assure that the Quality Management System is followed
Compile/Interpret data and develop reports, graphs, charts and trends on a regular basis
Serves as a resource to respond to customer inquiries regarding recurring and ad hoc reports
Maintains the Key Performance Indicator “dashboard" in the Albany Operations Center
Interact daily with functional peer groups involving the exchange of priorities, schedules, and other factual information
Perform audits to Newbreeds procedures, ISO implementation and compliance
Be involved to investigate and define the needs for corrective and preventative actions
Utilize skills to support and build cross-functional teams within the Quality group
Assist, train and ensure the accuracy of data with QA staff
Coordinate Quality processes
Proactive to ensure the relationship with the customer remains sound
Conducts root cause analysis both systemically and with site visits to determine reasons when metrics are not met using PBL techniques, develop and recommend changes
Researches and provides information for information requests with emphasis on information management using a database
Have worked in a Performance Based Logistics environment
Prepare and analyze reports, mines data to be used by management groups from New Breed and the customer
Prepare and provide oral presentations to the Program Office, senior military leadership and others
Complete other tasks as assigned
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
AA Degree or an equivalent 3 years Quality work related experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
ASQ membership and/or certified QE preferred
Excellent computer skills / Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook/email, data base
Good leadership and communications skills are essential
Skilled with Corrective/Preventative Action, Problem Solving
Knowledge of ISO-9000:2000, 14001, ANSI Z1.4/Mil-Std-1235c/Mil-Std-105e
Must be proficient in creating reports charts/graphs/paretos/histograms/etc