Senior Manager Quality

Job SummaryResponsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining an integral, efficient and cost-effective company program to assure the quality of our business processes continually produce Quality products and services for our customers in accordance with AS9100. Responsible to assure all processes are Lean, Agile and Flexible and provide “value” to our customers while meeting the applicable regulatory and statutory requirements. Act as alternate Management Representative for all matters relating to Quality across the business.
Responsibilities and Tasks

Lead development and maintenance of Quality/Business Management Systems with all business functions, including contracts, program management, procurement and operations.
Drive a common Quality/Business Management System across all of Elbit Systems of America sites, leveraging common processes and cost savings.
Manage continuous improvement initiatives across all sites. Synergize processes to obtain maximum performance and drive down costs.
Work cross-functionally especially with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Contracts to ensure customer requirements are met and Key Performance Indicators are within tolerances.
Monitor and prepare capital, labor and expense budgets ensuring cost-effective operations
Significant contribution to Operations Data Monitoring and Analysis. Provide input to monthly program reviews, periodic Management Reviews, etc. Influence and enhance current trending and analytics capability.
Support the appropriate utilization of statistical sampling and probability methods to ensure cost effective utilization of resources while assuring company and customer quality and reliability objectives are met.
Direct the planning and implementing of projects corrective and preventive actions.
Review and monitor departmental functions and activities to ensure efficient utilization of manpower and other resources; determine the need for and implement staff reductions or expansions; conduct project meetings to determine status and assign responsibilities and implement changes necessary to improve operating effectiveness.
Collaborate with Operations and Engineering personnel on all QS processes that interface with those departments such as Deviations, Material Review Board, Change Control, CAPA, Complaints, Nonconforming Material and Failure Investigations
Promote satisfactory employee relations and adherence to company policy and procedures.
Other related duties as assigned by senior management.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Quality or Engineering and 10 plus years related experience, to include at least 5 years management experience. ASQ or other regulatory certifications a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in quality or engineering is required and/or preferred
Lead auditor certification (AS9100) is desired or Quality auditing certification.
Experience leading/managing a group.

Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership skills are essential. Excellent communication skills, motivating teams, working collaboratively, and being an agent for change are critical must have attributes. Looking for an individual that can think differently and instill positive change as needed across the organization.
Experience in developing/maintaining a certified Business/Quality Management System.
Experience working with industry Certification Bodies.

Travel/Physical Requirements

25% travel required
No limiting physical requirements