Director Quality Management
Company: Amphenol
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Amphenol Fiber Optic Products (AFOB) is looking for a Director
of Quality to join the AFOB leadership team. The Director of
Quality is a key member of the Executive Team responsible to
implement and drive the Business Management System and processes at
all company locations. This person will establish the Quality
Vision and Strategy and promotes a culture of Continuous
Improvement and Lean and Operational Excellence.AFOB provides
expertise and solutions in fiber optic interconnect applications.
Servicing the Wireless, IT/Datacom, Data Center and Medical
markets. It is a full service fiber optic company specializing in
the fabrication and manufacture of fiber optic connectivity
products and solutions. AFOP is a US$65M P&L unit that employs
over 400 worldwide. The company's headquarters is based in Lisle,
IL (soon to be moving to Downers Grove, IL) with manufacturing
locations in Nogales, Mexico - Shenzhen, China - Long An,
Vietnam.Primary Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and provide direction to the Quality teams at all
AFOP facilities - USA, Mexico, Vietnam, and China, and develop and
maintain collaborative working relationships driving improved
customer service.
- Drive a "root-cause" company culture with respect to problem
solving and system/process improvements. Provide direction for
continuous improvement and Lean Initiative projects
- Establishes objectives, performance goals and metrics that
support Company goals and strategies.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend changes to
processes, tools and technology to meet those needs. Interfacing
and working with Customers on quality-related matters
- Oversee the company's ISO9001:2000 program and business
management system, and implement TL9000 and ISO 13485
standards
- Ensure preparation and lead customer and 3rd Party Audits at
all locations.
- Develop, implement, and maintains documents and procedures in
compliance with industry standards.
- Improve the phase/gate process of product implementation and
maturity.
- Implement Supplier qualification, monitoring, and improvement
programs.
- Participate in Contract Review to help ensure Company
compliance to requirements.Education and Experience
- BS in Engineering or similar technical discipline
- Minimum 8-years of experience in an Operations or Quality
management role
- Demonstrated successful leadership and skill in change
management relative to a manufacturing organization
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, TL9000 and ISO 13485 quality
standards
- Practical experience implementing LEAN methods and tools
- Deep understanding of quality improvement tools and statistical
decision-making methods
- Excellent organizational, project management and
problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well
and coach team members
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Keywords: Amphenol, Downers Grove , Director Quality Management, Executive , Downers Grove, Illinois
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