Quality Assurance Manager

• →Responsible for development and implementation of activities that support “end to end” plant/corporate quality objectives. Set annual and long-term strategic vision for Company quality initiatives. Develop policy and procedures to support business goals.
• →Prioritize and monitor the activities of Quality Department personnel that support plant objectives to ensure they are in alignment with the critical activities supporting plant objectives. Follow up and prioritize as needed by the plant. Analyze quality data and report results in terms of impact to the plant objectives and continuous improvement. Utilize quality tools to eliminate waste/scrap. Assure QA department is responsive to plant and corporate needs.
• →Assure the requirements of the quality management system are maintained within the requirements of ISO. Includes the quality reporting, corrective/preventive actions, Internal Auditing System and customer complaint tracking.
• →Deploy standardized, formal problem solving tools (A3, 8D, “5 Whys”) and provide training to all appropriate individuals. Use problem solving tools as standard work in determining root cause analysis and short/long term preventative actions.
• →Responsible for interfacing with suppliers and Customer Service as it relates to supplied parts and customer complaints.
• →Interface with New Product Development and Plant Project Leaders to ensure the activities related to new products coming to Wiremold meet the project plan.
• →Assure the Document Control System is maintained to support plant requirements.
• →Conduct analysis of manufacturing processes for improvements to drive reduction in overall cost of quality, rework, scrap, etc.
• →Ensures clear and timely communication with support personnel and senior management with regards to quality issues and corrective actions.
• →Performs other similar and related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally associated with a discipline related to Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

• 5+ years’ experience in a quality leadership role, in a “high rate” manufacturing environment, ideally for a major global industrial corporation.

• Master’s degree.
• 6 Sigma Green belt or Black Belt Certified 
• Certified Quality Manager or Engineer

• Proven track record in high rate manufacturing environments of leading the quality efforts for major businesses/corporations, with demonstrated tangible improved results that positively impacted business efficiencies and costs.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use the internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions. Demonstrated statistical analysis capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. An effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information. Able to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence and be comfortable presenting such to senior Pass & Seymour/Legrand leadership and key customers. Strong executive presence
• Possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage to a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control a number of projects at various stages of work.
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and manage others.
• Provide leadership, guidance, development and motivation to staff to achieve superior results and accomplish overall business objectives.
• Manages staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, promotional and salary recommendations, coaching and developing talent, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Coaches, trains and develops team members.
• Establishes and maintains employee performance standards. Works with employees to set goals and define development needs. Provides ongoing, timely feedback and periodic formal performance evaluations, per company guidelines.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world.  Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential.  For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices  

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