Quality Assurance Manager

Quality (Assurance) Manager

Purpose/Scope

Ensures the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the AS9100/ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System along with other Aluminum Industry Audits. Work with personnel at all levels of the organization to ensure Kaiser Aluminum – Newark meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and seek continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (AS9100/ISO 9001).

• Report on the performance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to Kaiser-Newark Leadership Team.
• Ensure that the QMS meets the current AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements and applicable customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the Kaiser-Newark document and record control.

External Audit Responsibilities

• Ensure proper scheduling for annual, regulatory, customer external audits. Collaborate with internal stakeholders for external audits.
• Host external auditors and develop applicable internal meeting schedules along with review of documentation.
• Report out of external audit results, ensure proper corrective action communication and implementation.

Oversee, Schedule, and Perform internal quality audits per specified requirements.

• Document internal audit findings and any subsequent corrective actions.
• Maintain internal audit documentation.
• Train other internal auditors, as they are assigned and appropriate refresher trainings.

Evaluate Supplier Performance

• Monitor, measure, and evaluate supplier performance (supplier reviews) per specified requirements.
• Perform supplier audits, as necessary.
• Maintain supplier records.

Handle customer issues

• Be responsible for the completion of supplier surveys
• Report on customer audit results and continuous improvement opportunities
• Promptly notify applicable customers of any changes in the Management Representative, Leadership changes, Facility changes, Product changes, or Process changes – as necessary.
• Initiate implementation of corrective actions with Leadership Team and/or production departments.
• Continuous Improvement Actions, Activities, and Training Initiatives.
• Customer Quality requirements – review, accept, or reject.
• Identify potential non-conforming outputs (product, process, or service)
• Identify potential risks with processes.
• Overall on-site authority for AS9100

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality management or a related field, 

preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Certifications: Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or similar certification is preferred. 

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management Systems is essential.

• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent leadership and communication 

abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

No third party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities.  There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.