Global Quality Audit Manager

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIEWe recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.HOW WE'RE MAINTAINING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTThese are some of the ways we're maintaining a safe work environment at Simpson Strong-Tie.
  • Sanitizing: Increased cleaning and disinfecting of facilities
  • Hand Sanitizer and Wipes: Providing hand sanitizer and wipes throughout our facilities
  • Face Coverings: Providing face coverings for employeesBE A MAKERAt Simpson Strong-Tie, there's a common thread connecting the people who work here: the drive to make things better and figure out how to get it done. We call it the Maker mindset. For over 60 years, our employees have fostered a collaborative workplace where people are engaged in creative thinking from the first day on the job onward. No matter what role you're in - from production, to sales, to engineering - you'll contribute to the growth and success of the company by having a Maker mindset.When you think of the best a family has to offer - support, collaboration and respect - that's what we value. When there's a win, we'll cheer you on. When there's a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home.You'll work alongside talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all contributing to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. It's this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work - a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you tolearn moreabout our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers.YOUYou want to be an important member of a strong team of other makers who take pride in their work and support each other.As the Global Quality Audit Manager, you will be an essential support position for the company's Quality department. You will participate in the implementation of the company's Quality initiatives focused on key business processes that influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost-effectiveness, and product quality. You will directly impact the Quality Department's success by ensuring the sustainability of the company's Quality Management System, using the requirements of the ISO 9001and ISO 17025 Standards. You will need a strong critical thinking approach with a proven ability to make crucial decisions based on unique situations. You will work with cross-functional teams to support quality standards and the company's best-in-class initiatives.If career growth is important to you, we not only know how to help you with that, it's what we love to do:https://youtu.be/PUqzuWryYcU.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)ISO Audits (60%)
    • Internal Audits: Executing and managing the strategic direction of the Quality Audit Program includes working closely with the branch quality managers and supervising the Quality Internal Audit team. Conduct auditor training, supervise auditors during assessments, and ensure that the correct team is properly trained and assembled to perform a complete audit. Provide day-to-day support and guidance to the assigned audit teams on methodology-related matters by leveraging experiencing and using professional judgment. Perform reviews and make changes as needed on all audit-related deliverables.
      This position will work collaboratively with leadership to implement procedures, tracking mechanisms, and reporting processes related to the company's ISO compliance. In addition, this position will be responsible for identifying issues and opportunities for continuous improvement that demonstrate insightful analysis and sound audit judgment. Develop processes to review accumulated audit findings and identify common issues across the organization. Track all ISO Audits globally and provide quarterly overviews of audit results to Management. Manage and monitor the Quality Departments Internal Management Systems PIO; Corrective Actions (CAR), as it relates to audits.
      • External Audits: Manage the execution of the external audit schedule, which includes coordinating with the company's ISO registrar and their auditors, as well as being the liaison with the registrar for all audit-related communications. Coordinate the audit schedule with the External ISO registrar. Submit required paperwork pre and post audits. Review and approve all audit invoices. Provide practical, innovative, and value-added solutions to identified issues and broad themes or trends.Code Audits (25%)
        • Assist with the third-party Code Agency Quality Audit requirements. Manage the internal Quality Code Report Tracker. Coordinate with the third-party code agencies with scheduling, contracts, audit reports, and approvals of all invoices.
        • Supplier Readiness: When a supplier is involved with a code report, coordination will be required with the supplier to ensure audit readiness. Foster open communication between Quality and Sourcing Department as it related to vendor management.Systems Management (10%)
          • Maintain the external audit software, ensuring information is current (5%)
          • Manage the Company's Internal Audit Software, including training new users and acting as the SME of the system (5%)Special Projects (5%)
            • Provide cross-functional support for the Quality Management System and Quality Department functions.
            • Act as a subject matter expert for the Process Audit Verification system (PAV) and conduct PAV audits as requested.
            • Conduct research regarding global trends for long-term business planning resulting in continuous improvement concepts for the Quality Integration and Audit Program.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEIf you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:
              • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field preferred
              • International travel experience required
              • Willing to work hours to meet the needs of European stakeholders
              • Experience working within a global, matrix organization preferred
              • Thorough knowledge of operations and control systems required
              • In-depth understanding of best-in-class audit methodologies preferred
              • Ability to juggle multiple demands and to manage virtual teams preferred
              • ISO 9001:2015 Certified/Trained preferred
              • ISO 17025:2017 Certified/Trained preferred
              • 3-5 years Quality Management experience in a fast paced manufacturing and office environment
              • 1-5 years of Technical Product Experience
              • 3-5 year of Experience in support partnerships across organizational boundaries
              • 3 year proven leadership in project management
              • Speaking: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers
              • Writing: Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
              • Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to analyze and collect data
              • Problem Solving: Ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information
              • Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to adjust timelines, results and expectations appropriately to changing needs
              • Attention to Detail: Ability to possess strong organization skills
              • Self-Management/Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
              • Teamwork: Ability to facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals
              • Proficiency using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel requiredTravelThis position requires domestic and international travel up to 35% of the time.Work Status & LocationThis full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA and may be available for remote work.Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.RelocationRelocation is not available for this position.Pay$78000 - $101400 / yearIn keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.#NowHiring #GetHired #Hiring #HiringNow

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