Quality Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of processing equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the food you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable. For more information, visit OneCPM.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW (Job Summary):
The Quality Manager position is an on-site role at our Lexington, NC facility. The position will report directly to the Plant Manager and be a key member of the site leadership team. The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring product quality, developing a cohesive quality management system and identifying / eliminating waste while improving processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Utilize data driven problem solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, scrap, first article inspection, and customer specification flow down.
• Ensure site compliance with internal quality requirements.
• Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products.
• Manage the activity and personal and professional development of the quality staff.
• Facilitate the flow of work to identify & drive continuous improvement opportunities within the shop floor.
• Assist Plant Management in the strategic definition and implementation of quality assurance.
• Work with the Corporate and Lexington Supply Chain team to develop & oversee sub-tiered suppliers’ qualifications and certifications.
• Lead project meetings to determine tasks, task ownership, dependencies, and deadlines.
• Confer with management, supervisors and associates to enforce quality standards.
• Identify, investigate and prepare Corrective Action Reports.
• Perform visual, 1st piece or full inspections on components, finished goods and physical testing.
• Maintain good housekeeping practice and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner so as not to inflict injury to self or others.
• Other duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
• Responsible for monitoring production areas to ensure quality products are being produced and in compliance with:

• Visual Standards
• Dimensional Specifications
• Gauging Requirements
• Documentation
• Print Specifications
• Bill of Materials
• Quality Inspection Policies and Procedures

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques and methodologies.
• Critical requirements for this job are:

• Ability to prioritize incoming purchased items combined with in process jobs
• Ability to change priorities based on business needs with minimal notice

• Proficient with a wide variety of dimensional measurement equipment including calipers, coordinate measurement machine, micrometers, bore gages, inside micrometers, height gauges and fixed gages.
• Blueprint reading capability.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineered drawings, procedure manuals, safety rules and operating instructions.
• Strong understanding of quality concepts and requirements.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.
• Proven track record of customer satisfaction success both internally and externally.
• Familiar with applying business process mapping to improvement opportunities.
• Fundamental understanding of mathematics.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
• Follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures.
• Good time management skills.
• Good housekeeping practice.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Flexible when having to change priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to address quality compliance issues with other departments such as Planning, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, etc.
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Ability to learn new applications as required.
• Must be safety and quality conscious.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in a machining, welding and fabrication environment is strongly suggested. This role will focus primarily and subcomponents for weldments, sub-assemblies and full assemblies for O.E.M Capital equipment.
Candidates with a College degree and a minimum of 5 years’ QA experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a Quality Manager working with food processing equipment, there are certain physical requirements that you will need to meet to effectively perform your duties.

• Strength and Endurance : The job may involve lifting heavy objects, carrying equipment (up to 45 lbs.), and standing for long periods. Therefore, having physical strength and endurance is important.
• Manual Dexterity : Precise assembly of machinery parts often requires good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and components with accuracy.
• Mobility and Flexibility : You may need to work in confined spaces, bend, kneel, crouch, or reach overhead to access different components of the equipment.
• Visual Acuity : Reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and ensuring proper alignment of components require good vision to perform tasks accurately.
• Hearing Ability : Being able to hear instructions and safety warnings in a noisy environment is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace.
• Safety Awareness : Awareness of safety protocols and the ability to follow safety guidelines to prevent injuries while working with potentially hazardous equipment.
• Stamina : The job at times may involve working long hours in physically demanding conditions, so having the stamina to sustain performance throughout the workday is important. Example, uncontrolled environments, hot in summers, cooler in winter.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.