Plant Manager/Quality Manager

Job Title: Plant Manager/Quality (Small plant)

Location: Troy, MI

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Plant Manager/Quality professional to join our team in Troy, MI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all material orders, tracking job progress, handling quality issues, and ensuring timely and accurate shipping. This role requires a strong understanding of ISO quality standards, proficiency in Excel, and experience with JobBoss. The Plant Manager/Quality will be the primary point of contact for customers regarding quality and purchasing, and will manage hiring for the facility. Experience in metal fabrication and the ability to read blueprints are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Management:
• Order all materials for jobs, ensuring timely arrival.
• Track past due, current, and future jobs to ensure on-time and accurate shipping.
• Quality Control:
• Handle all internal and external quality issues, including corrective actions and RMAs.
• Understand and implement basic quality requirements and standards of ISO.
• Inspect parts using calipers, height stands, and indicators.
• Work with 3rd party government inspectors for customer-required inspections.
• Customer Relations:
• Serve as the single point of contact for customers regarding quality and purchasing issues.
• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Operations Management:
• Learn and manage the order of operations for in-house processes.
• Utilize JobBoss for internal tracking and management.
• Problem-solve quickly and develop working solutions on the fly.
• Human Resources:
• Manage all hiring processes for the facility.
• Vendor Relations:
• Coordinate with vendors for services such as painting, plating, machining, and heat treating.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a plant management or quality control role.
• Strong understanding of ISO quality standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with JobBoss.
• Excellent communication and typing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to develop quick solutions.
• Experience in metal fabrication or related processes preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform part inspections.
• Knowledge of military specifications (mil spec) is a plus.

Additional Information:

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including fully paid health insurance for the employee and their family, a 3% 401k match, and two weeks of vacation to start.
• The ideal candidate will have experience dealing with various vendors and government inspectors.
• This is a full-time position based in Troy, MI.

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year

Benefits:

• BCBS PPO 100% paid by company for employee and family
• 3% match on 401k
• 2 weeks vacation to start