Quality Manager

69-93 Eldredge Street, Binghamton, NY, USA | Salary | 65000-85000 per year Weekly Pay! | Full Time

| Paid weekly, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Plan, 401k Match, Paid Holidays, PTO & Company Paid Life Insurance

As a Quality Manager at CH Thompson, you will play a crucial role in maintaining quality, safety, and productivity through a hands-on approach. You will lead a team of inspectors performing inspections, touch up, and unmasking, while simultaneously assisting these steps and completing initial and final inspections of products. You will work with our management team to ensure all parts meet the highest quality standards, drive continuous improvements, promote efficiencies and throughput and improve on time delivery and overall customer satisfaction.

Position Overview

• Lead and manage a team of inspectors, ensuring they are on task, are following schedules and have the necessary tools and equipment to perform their job.

• Enforce company policies and procedures, addressing any performance or conduct issues within the team through appropriate disciplinary actions.

• Perform thorough first piece, in process and final inspections on masking, wet paint and powder coat, ensuring quality standards are met, and parts are compliant with specifications outlined on PO and Print.

• Inspect and identify imperfections in parts, including surface finishes, paint coverage, and adhesion.

• Identify and address non-conformances, facilitating rework as needed.

• Implement corrective actions as needed to address quality issues.

• Offer support in answering team members' questions and providing training on quality standards and procedures.

• Act as the point of escalation for any issues or delays within the specified inspection department. Collaborate with and raise concerns to Quality Management and Production Management as needed.

• Take charge and proactively address delays or roadblocks that are holding up orders or processes, ensuring prompt resolutions.

• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other departments to ensure seamless workflow.

• Ensure that inspection records are properly documented and that any non-conformance or issues are recorded and communicated to the necessary departments.

• Address and resolve any quality-related issues or challenges that arise during the masking and/or inspection processes.

• Work with the team and other departments to find effective solutions to maintain continuous workflow and order completion.

• Provide Quality support in other areas of the building, when the workload allows.

Qualifications:

• Experience with first article inspection, spec interpretation/compliance, and former QC background preferred

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications

• Experience using measurement and inspection tools (calipers, gauges, etc.)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work hands-on in production areas

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Total Compensation Package:

• Wage

• $65,000 - $85,000 / year

• Compensation depends on the selected candidate's experience.

• Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits package and work vigorously to ensure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in variety of benefits including:

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation / Sick Time

• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Insurance Benefits including Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance and Life Insurance

• Free Fountain Soda Machine On-site!

C.H. Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.