Quality, Maintenance & Sustainability Manager

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

About the Business Unit

Filamat Composites Inc. is part of Zurn Industries Limited, a large organization with worldwide expertise in storm water treatment and wastewater pre-treatment solutions. Filamat manufactures fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products and custom-engineered composite solutions in the fields of storm water, municipal water & wastewater, mining and solvent extraction, chemical processing, air treatment and pulp and paper. Filamat is committed to the delivery of our customer’s products with exceptional service and quality. Our World Class methods will deliver superior value and inspire excellence in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and stakeholders.

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant & Engineering Manager, the Manager-QMS will be responsible for all aspects of the quality function and driving the internal, supplier and customer quality processes while leading continuous improvement activities throughout the business. They will be responsible for leading the ISO 9001 activities and audit. They will also be responsible for directing and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and buildings in an industrial manufacturing facility. Responsible for assigning work activities, supervising and training a Millwright and a QC Technician.

Key Accountabilities

Quality

Responsible for development, implementation, maintenance and management of the quality control system to ensure that requirements for processing components, and other materials into finished goods and products conform to quality standards.
Establishes and maintains quality assurance standards, procedures, control and regulatory compliance and drives quality standards throughout the organization.
Works directly with manufacturing to schedule and control inspection activities and to enforce requirements as specified by raw materials, ingredients, products and package specifications, and regulatory agencies.
Reviews contract documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Works with research and development during new product start-ups and establishes checkpoints for testing new products and processes. Initiates corrective action for procedural product or process deficiencies.
Develops and implements a program of supplier relations.
Key quality representative for conducting internal, supplier and customer audits
Analyzes current processes, develops metrics and scorecards and institutes data-driven process improvements
Identifies opportunities to reduce waste and increase efficiency across the business
Manage and drive the action plans for the QC boards.
Serves as the ISO 9001 management representative
Required to conform to safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
Provides expertise to ensure quality standards are recognized, understood and maintained across the company.

Facilities/Maintenance

Prepares capital requests and manages capital projects
Provides technical input, technical support, and engineering design and evaluation on facility and improvement projects. Develops plans and specifications, writes requests for quotations, evaluates bids, and oversees implementation.
Trouble-shoots equipment problems
Improves manufacturing methods with a focus on automation and improving equipment reliability
Supervises Millwright and QC Technician employee; providing training, coaching, leadership and oversight to meet daily job objectives.
Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – mechanical, material sciences, manufacturing or industrial preferred
Licensed as a Professional Engineer an asset
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in a Unionized environment is an asset
Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing and/or improving quality systems
Experience leading an ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Ability to use and work effectively with ERP / MRP systems
Knowledge and experience using Six Sigma and/or lean manufacturing concepts (asset)
Leadership, presentation, project management, coaching, influencing and verbal/written communication skills required.
Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Capabilities and Success Factors

Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to putting customer’s first, continuous improvement, and winning.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
Must have ability to lead, train, and drive change.
Self-motivated individual able to multi-task effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to engage effectively in a team environment.
Able to follow processes, make decisions, prioritize, manage time effectively, learn quickly, and have a sense of urgency

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program

EqualOpportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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