Quality Manager

Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America.  Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year.  With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate.  At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future.  Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.

Vitro Meadville PA plant is looking for a Quality Manager to help organizes and directs the activities of the plant Quality department and coordinates the total plant quality assurance effort to ensure conformance to customer, division, and plant quality standards plus government regulations. The incumbent provides objective evaluations of process performance and product quality and develops subordinates for continual contributions towards plant quality goals. S/he is responsible for ISO/TS 16949 compliance audits and other audits and supports plant quality, safety and environmental goals in this role.

This position manages Quality department activities, directs Quality Engineering service to Production and serves as the Management Representative for ISO/TS 16949 compliance audits. The incumbent interacts with people at all levels within the company as well as with external contacts including auditors.

The incumbent must have strong human relations skills, strong oral and written communications skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise subordinates and foster teamwork.  S/he must demonstrate the ability to make good decisions under pressure, to determine when, where and how to take decisive action and to know what course to take when faced with complex issues.

The incumbent must be customer-focused, results-driven and be able to analyze quality data and make recommendations for improvement. S/he must have experience influencing others and driving change in organizations for continuous improvement efforts.

The incumbent must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical discipline. Lean Six Sigma belt, CQM, and/or CQE certifications are preferred. The incumbent must have technical production knowledge and as such, must have an engineering background and education, as well as substantial training and competency in quality management techniques.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable in statistical process control techniques, FMEA, Control Planning, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R). Knowledgeable in project management and problem-solving skills. Proficient in the use of computer systems and software. Preferred Strong knowledge of statistical quality applications, metrology, and manufacturing and quality control standards

The incumbent must be proficient at an intermediate to advanced level in personal computers and Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.