About the Organization At Polo, we make lives better by manufacturing products for the medical, fire & safety, industrial, and government defense markets. Polo Custom Products has been in business since 1947, designing and manufacturing products right here in the U.S.A.! Our culture of continuous improvement and financial solvency ensure that you can have a career for years to come. Description POSITION SUMMARYDevelops and maintains site specific ISO 9001 and 13485 quality system and ensures that all products manufactured at the facility meet or exceed customer requirements.Here is what you will do...
- Serves as a positive role model consistent with Polo's corporate culture at all times.
- Abides by correctional facility rules, policies, and procedures.
- Provides support to entire manufacturing team
- Has final say in accept or reject decisions for manufactured product
- Provides support to Maintenance and Engineering on developing shop-aids and fixtures
- Takes a proactive role with vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel to discuss and resolve quality problems.
- Prepares for and represents the company during customer and 3rd-party audits.
- Drafts Topeka Rice Road quality-related procedures as needed
- Completes return goods report. Follows up with sales on necessary corrective action to be taken. Engages with Manufacturing in the corrective action process when necessary
- Leads quality overview sessions for new associate orientation and educates Topeka Rice Road associates on quality-related processes as appropriate.
- Prepares all necessary QA reports as required by customers and Director of Quality or COO.
- Travels to other plants, corporate meetings and seminars, requiring being away from home several days at a time.
Position Requirements Here is what you will need to qualify...
- Education: Prefer 2 + years technical degree in related field or College Degree. Management and Quality Seminar training (both in house and outside).
- Experience: 3 - 5 years applied quality and supervisory experience.
Here are the competencies we are looking for...
- Effective human relation skills.
- Mathematical skills, use of general measuring tools, calipers, tape measures, and gauges.
- Ability to delegate.
- Good communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to train associates technically in areas supervised.
- Problem solving and documentation.
- Motivational skills.
- Sensitive to ergonomic issues (good work habits).
- Skill in use of general office equipment.
- Dexterity and preciseness required to operate gauges and test equipment.
- Knowledge of QA manual and company quality requirements.
- Ability to establish methods for using statistical analysis, precision measurements, and process capability studies.
- Organized, responsible, punctual, and self-disciplined.
- Ability to communicate with associates and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to find problems, looks for cause or effect, and finds solutions.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to prioritize work, meets deadlines, and performs accurately.
Here are the physical requirements...
- Close visual work on the computer for long periods of time.
- Ability to read, write and communicate 100% of the time via phone, e-mail or in person to internal and external customers.
- Moves frequently about the facility walking, bending, climbing and reaching.
- Able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting 50% of the time.
- Occasionally lifts/and or carries objects about the facility up to 35 lbs. or with the proper equipment.
We offer many competitive benefits...
- Competitive pay
- Retire Well - 401-k with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Enjoy Your Holidays - Eight paid holidays
- Take Care of Yourself and Family - Healthcare (medical, dental, Flex spending)
- See Well - Vision program, including Safety Glasses
- Be Well - WellBeing program provides free annual Biometric Screening, Flu shots, prizes, and awards
- Improve Yourself - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000/year
- Have Fun! Our great culture is friendly and community oriented!
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Open Date 7/11/2024 Location Polo Custom Products KS EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SuperVFlgNone Specified supervisorUIDNone Specified This position is currently accepting applications.