Quality Manager

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our Ashland, OH team. You will provide leadership for the quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product processes, and the quality management system. You will work within the Ashland Plant leadership team to address all areas of business operations, with a focus on achieving quality and operating objectives.

You will:

• Assure compliance with ISO quality requirements for the site. Manage the relationship with the registrar and lead cross functional internal audit teams.
• Conduct management reviews of the quality system and make necessary adjustments to align the system to the business strategy.
• Create an environment where people can grow and develop.
• Lead by example in creating a positive, "can do" culture.
• Understand techniques for facilitating organizational change, removing roadblocks, performing constraint management, motivating, and resolving conflict.
• Ensure that training is in alignment with strategic business needs and the quality objectives using various methods (training needs analysis, training curriculum development, techniques for evaluating training effectiveness). Create and execute Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for quality department employees.
• Deploy strategic goals and objectives into operational plans and improvement projects.
• Facilitate and promote problem-solving tools (7 quality control tools, seven management and planning tools, root cause analysis, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), 8D and other like models).
• Facilitate and promote process management/lean manufacturing approaches with a quality principled focus.
• Drive process and product improvements to reduce internal defects and warranty cost within the foundry and pump plant manufacturing processes.
• Drive toward world-class in product integrity, process quality and supplier quality using the appropriate technology and business tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP and SPC.
• Develop and implement quality specifications, testing and test procedures for all new products and changes to existing products. Lead quality team in proactive management of product design and product change process approvals. Work with new product development teams to ensure that products are designed with quality in mind.
• Proactively approach customers, make trips to the field, etc., to help build relationships and a clear understanding of expectations. Continually anticipate customer needs and priorities and integrate them into the quality system and policy.
• Partner with other Pentair supply facing groups on supplier management and development.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on the results of operating systems and business execution (external warranty, internal PPM, etc.).
• Compile and present quality metrics, countermeasures, and action plans for operations reviews.
• Facilitate quality alerts and corrective actions in response to customer and internal issues. Work proactively with a cross-functional Quality Improvement Team (QIT) to ensure timely and effective issue resolution and appropriate escalation of systemic issues.

Key Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline. A BS in Metallurgy would be ideal, but not required, for this role.
• 5+ years' experience in managing or supervising quality systems and processes. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position with the authority to define, execute or control projects/processes and to be responsible for the outcome.
• Prior foundry, or foundry supplier management, experience preferred.
• ASQ certification is preferred.
• Must have experience handling multiple projects and driving bottom line results. Must be able to lead and develop teams consisting of manufacturing personnel (technical and operations), managers, and suppliers.
• Must be a hands-on self-starting team player with a solid working knowledge of the fundamentals of solid and fluid mechanics.
• Must be able to work within and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented, have solid organizational skills, and have strong written and oral communications skills.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $110700- $205600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.