Assoc. Professor - Chemistry jobs in Fayetteville, AR

Full-time onsite with paid relocation

Our Award Winning Client, a nationally recognized leader in the construction product industry, is seeking a qualified individual to join their team as a Manager of Quality Assurance and Process Improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and strategies for extruded profile inventory management, focusing on quality assurance and risk reduction.
• Utilize various tools including A3's, Hoshin Plans, and Ishikawa diagrams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement practices.
• Oversee Quality Assurance Systems, including product design, process inspection, Test Lab Certification, calibration, and operations management.
• Spearhead process engineering and expansion efforts, ensuring adherence to AS9100 system accreditation standards.
• Organize quality-centric kaizen events tailored to departmental needs, fostering tangible and lasting enhancements.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development and Innovation team to establish quality standards for new and existing products.
• Lead and mentor a team of quality professionals, setting industry benchmarks and planning for succession.
• Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods to enhance process oversight.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in team development, supervision, training, and inspiration.
• Our approach includes the utilization of A3 reports, Hoshin Kanri for strategic direction, Ishikawa diagrams for root cause analysis, visual management boards for at-a-glance status updates, daily management activities for continuous improvement, and thorough reviews/reporting of quality operation metrics.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in leading lean manufacturing initiatives.
• 5-7 years of job-related experience.
• Expertise in metallurgical practices, including thermal-mechanical processing, heat treatment, laboratory testing, and statistical process control.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in metallurgy, technology, engineering, or a related field required; advanced technical degree preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQA, CQE, CQM, and Six Sigma highly valued.
• US Citizenship or Green Card Holders only apply.

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $116,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What location of the USA or states are you interested in?
• 3213021 U.S. citizen or green card holder?
• Have you worked as MANAGER QUALITY recently?
• What type of compensation is desired for a new position?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• leading lean manufacturing initiatives: 5 years (Required)
• MANAGER QUALITY: 7 years (Required)
• Recent - A3’s, Hoshin Plans, Ishikawa: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Six Sigma (Required)
• ASQ/CQA/CQE/CQM/ (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fayetteville, AR (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fayetteville, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person