Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Work Shift
1 - First ShiftJob Summary
Are you the type of person who focuses on the customer, and excels at problem solving, quality improvement, team leadership? In this role you will lead the daily quality function within one or more manufacturing plants. This will include leading a team inspectors and engineers to verify quality conformance, monitor key metrics, drive corrective actions, an execute quality management functions. We’re looking for a strong customer advocate and strong people leader, with a background in quality management and process control.What You’ll Do
1. Lead a team of quality professionals (technicians, engineers, analysts) and support their training, performance, and development needs.
2. Lead daily execution of quality processes, and influence peer functions to work within established quality processes.
3. Monitor product and process performance as well as metrics and related data.
4. Champion problem solving and corrective action activities within area of responsibility. Lead Quality Improvement Teams (formal and informal) to drive quality improvement through 8D problem solving.
5. Develop and lead gap closure plans to achieve quality goals and performance improvements.
6. Collaborate with peer functions to execute improvement projects and initiatives (products, processes, systems).
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with minimum seven years of experience in Quality Management, Product Support, Engineering, or Manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
- Knowledge in the areas of Engineering, Service, Manufacturing, Supply Management, or Quality.
- Knowledge of basic quality tools and techniques such as APQP, Core Quality Tools, Statistical Process Control methods and Process Capability Index (CPK).
- Experience using and/or implementing lean manufacturing principles and using Lean Sigma/Six Sigma methodology to improve quality.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and experience conducting root cause analysis. FMEA analyses and 8D Problem Solving experience is preferred.
- Demonstration of good verbal and written communication skills with the flexibility and ability to work with all areas and levels within the Company.
- Experience in quality management, operations, or similar shop-floor functional areas.
- Certification(s) through American Society for Quality (ASQ) preferred.
Travel
- Occasional travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Top Skills
What We Do
Do More At Work, In Life, For Others
As a leading manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, Vermeer relies on a team of more than 3,500 strong making a real impact. Around the world, Vermeer team members are rolling up their sleeves to design, build and support tough yellow iron built for customers feeding and fueling their communities, managing natural resources and connecting people to the necessities of life.
Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.A., Vermeer employs team members around the world, with regional offices in Brazil, the Netherlands and Singapore; additional manufacturing facilities in South Dakota and Tianjin; and more than 600 dealers located around the world.
We’re not just proud of what we do, we’re proud of how we do it: we put others first, we build the best and we give back. Built upon a legacy of innovation and grit, Vermeer has continued to listen to and meet the needs of customers across the globe for more than 70 years. We are rooted in our 4P Philosophy – Principles, People, Product and Profit – and these are the core values that drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Proud to be a family-owned and -operated company, Vermeer serves as a leading example of successful family business. Since 1948, Vermeer has built a strong foundation grounded in values and led by those in pursuit of progress and a heart for others.
Our influence is real and felt around the world. Vermeer machines are made to equip our customers to do more across a diverse group of important markets including underground construction, surface mining, tree care, environmental and agricultural industries. The equipment we design, build and support helps make our world go. And our people are doing the same thing – moving their communities, industries and causes forward.
