Manager, Quality Assurance TCR

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
A need to create and to innovate
Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time
Shift:

1st Shift
Work Status:

On-site
Position Summary
The Manager, Quality Assurance TCR oversees quality assurance and operational excellence initiatives at the Taco Cranston (TCR) facility, aligning them with organizational goals and business objectives. They develop, implement and manage a comprehensive quality assurance/control program, ensuring continuous production that meets or exceeds established standards and customer specifications. The Manager is a strategic leader that drives continuous improvement and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs). They play a critical role in identifying and solving complex quality challenges, driving sustainable improvements, and fostering a problem-solving culture. Collaboration with TCR Operations, Engineering, Planning and Purchasing is key to addressing quality complaints through root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
This role maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Director of Global Quality Systems, ensuring alignment with company-wide quality strategies and policy.
Measures of success:

Reduction in Total Cost of Poor Quality
Improved Corrective Action Requests (CAR) / Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) closure rates
Lower Non-Conforming Material and Scrap Costs
Decreased Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Return Rate and Costs
Reduced Warranty Costs
Maintained ISO Certification with Zero Major Findings
Faster Customer Complaint Resolution Times
Execution of Annual Continuous Improvement Projects
Responsibilities
Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement

Develop and implement quality systems to achieve organizational objectives and continuous improvement.
Investigate quality issues, recommend solutions, and drive corrective actions.
Introduce Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements and root cause analysis.
Manage internal audits of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and ERP procedures, ensuring continuous improvement initiatives.
Customer and Supplier Quality

Monitor and report customer complaint trends across multiple sources, including Technical Service calls.
Address product complaints, resolve customer issues, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Act as a liaison with customers and suppliers to maintain quality standards and address quality-related concerns.
Report on supplier management program results and participate in vendor selection processes.
Regulatory and Compliance

Chair and coordinate regulatory audit activities and ensure compliance with standards.
Serve as a liaison with third-party inspection agencies and manage annual audits and certifications.
Maintain ISO certification and manage the Non-Conformance Reporting and Return Goods systems.
Reporting and Communication

Prepare and present technical reports on quality cases to senior management and customers.
Report on quality-related KPIs, including cost of poor quality, customer complaint resolution, and audit results.
Communicate audit findings and continuous improvement progress to stakeholders.
Oversee the TCR Quality Assurance budget and report on cost of poor quality and financial impacts.
Conduct Management Review activities and lead employee engagement in quality initiatives.
People Management

Manage daily activities of staff, fostering efficiencies and driving objectives.
Evaluates team members to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions
Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner
Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge development
Executes necessary responsibilities of team during absences or alternate engagement
Ensures team adheres to company policies, practices, and department standards
Assigns actions and ensure completion
Reviews work quality and provides feedback and guidance to team
Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management; Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
7+ years of management or leadership experience within quality assurance
15+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and Statistical Software tools such as Minitab or Sigmazone
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
Problem solving skills to drive to root cause and corrective actions that are sustainable
Proven expertise in leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving sustainable corrective actions.
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Travel may be required to other facilities, conferences, customer / rep sites, etc.
Work Environment
This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology. Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent. Safety gear is required in these areas.
This position reports into the site every workday.
Management
This position has approximately 10 direct reports. Roles may include:

Supervisor, Quality Assurance
Supplier Quality Engineer
Sr Quality Assurance Technician
Quality Assurance Engineer
Product Quality Engineer
Benefits
With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.
Taco employees benefit from a company that:

Provides competitive salaries and benefits
Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
Believes in sharing profits with its employees
Is mindful about family, health and well-being
Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
Embraces and celebrates diversity
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