Quality Manager III

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We are immediately hiring a remote Quality Manager III for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 per year based on experience
• Annual Bonus Incentive: Up to 20% or more of salary per year
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Remote (preferably in Midwest U.S.)
• Travel: Up to 10%

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

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Summary

This position has ownership of the Quality Management System for multiple existing accounts and/or new business segments. Is responsible for all management aspects of Quality personnel. Quality Assurance liaison between Ryder Management and Customer in achievement of business objectives

· Preferred American Society for Quality’s certifications, such as, Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ CQE), Certified Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ LSSBB), Certified Internal Auditor (ASQ CIA), or other national or international certification bodies with the equivalent experience and body of knowledge

· Preferred experience in supporting operations to ensure FDA compliance, as well as, compliance to certifications/registrations for the food industry and medical devices (i.e., AIB Food Safety, ISO 2200 Food Safety Management, ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 13485 Medical Devices & Drugs, ISO 14971 Risk Management for Medical Devices, etc. )

· Trained and experienced in leading risk analysis, such as, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) required

· Experienced in supporting multiple sites to ensure compliance to internal and customer requirements

· Support new business startup projects. i.e., contract review of quality requirements, recommend changes to reduce risk, ensure required quality resources for QMS support are defined, conduct FMEA, etc.

· Provide location support during supplier and registrar audits to standards and regulations

· Review customers’ Quality Agreements and make recommendations for acceptance or negotiations

Essential Functions

• Leads Continuous Improvement activities as needed
• Serves as the business owner, establishes and regulates the standards for Quality Management Systems based on company and/or industry standards
• Oversees internal auditing to ensure regulatory compliance and certification
• Facilitates regular performance reviews with operations leadership and monitors metrics
• Develops, implements strategy to manage scope and meet customer expectations
• Supports business start-ups and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications
• Supervises a team of quality Managers
• Makes employment decisions (hire, promotions, etc.) and performance management
• Exerts considerable influence on the overall objectives and long range goals of the organization
• Works on considerable complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various intangible factors

Additional Responsibilities

• May lead continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events resulting in the achievement of annual cost savings objectives
• May function as a Team Lead or mentor providing guidance to lower level and support employees
• Manages Diversity and Inclusion
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be comfortable and effective with issues that lack clarity, structure or certainty
• Drives for results
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Comfortable around higher management
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow up practices and perseverance
• Operates with considerable latitude
• Situations may have little or nor precedent requiring original or new concepts of approaches without guidance from others
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments
• Exerts considerable influence on the overall objectives and long range goals of the company
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Develops direct reports
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Effective leadership skills
• Has managerial courage and approachability
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Has business acumen
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
• Ten (10) years or more Operational Management required
• Eight (8) years or more Experience in MS Project, Internal Audit/Corrective Action Systems Software (e.g. JKT) preferred
• Eight (8) years or more Process Mapping and Standard Operating Procedures documentation and project management experience preferred
• Eight (8) years or more Quality Management/Process Improvement required
• One (1) year or more Supervisory experience preferred
• Other ISO 9001 certification required if applicable to account
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• Other American Society of Quality Manager (ASQ)certification

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Job Category: Quality

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