L-Quality Assurance Mgr

Kito Crosby is the world leader in the heavy lift and securement industry.  We set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field.  It is our goal to exceed the expectations of our customers through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier use of support, and a value-added distribution channel.

We are committed to investing in and developing our employees’ talents and leadership and are currently seeking candidates for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with company match and 10 paid holidays annually. 

As part of the Kito Crosby team, you will be supporting channel partners and end users around the world using Kito Crosby products in mission critical applications ranging from development of renewable power, space exploration, national defense, manufacturing and infrastructure development. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential)

1.    Responsible for building a culture to ensure products are produced to the highest quality standard the first time.  Establish and maintain quality control programs for manufacturing to meet the product quality requirements every time*

2.    Drive a culture of continuous improvement of quality controls including best practices in Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods, quality equipment, quality standards and programs. *

3.    Responsible for site quality related KPI’s and the associated improvement plans.  This includes manufacturing scrap, customer product quality complaints, and root cause corrective action activities. This will be done so by use of Lean Six Sigma tools. *

4.    Define and document Quality Control plans for maintaining quality of our products during significant manufacturing changes such as new product launch or manufacturing location changes.  This would typically be done via ECN and/or MOC activities.  The manager will be accountable for VOC as it relates to quality in this process*

5.    Work with Corporate quality and procurement, set the vendor quality control procedures.     Supervise, assist and consult in the implementation of the vendor quality control program.  This would include supplier audit support, PPAP submission management, vendor quality scoring.

6.    Consult, direct and assist outside approving agencies in the certification of QA plans, facilities, and products.

7.    Consult and assist the Group Laboratory in the conformance testing of materials and products for in-house and outside sources.

8.    Work with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, etc. to product quality*

9.    This position has direct responsibility for the maintenance of the quality of the company’s products available for sale.  This position must communicate and influence all levels of management and direct labor in pursuit of this goal*

10.    Works with Corporate Management, Plant Management, Quality Control, Product Engineering, Legal, Manufacturing, Sales, Warehousing, Industrial Engineering, Purchasing, Laboratory, Maintenance, Customers, Distributors, Vendors, Outside Legal, Testing Entities, Approving Entities, Government Agencies, and Specification Writing Bodies in Quality matters*

Special Location/Position Requirements: 

The successful candidate will be housed at the Longview, TX facility. This is an Onsite role. 

1.    Manage the plant Quality Control departments* or

2.    Manage the Quality Control system implementation*

Job Specifications (Work Experience, Skills, Abilities, etc.) 

•    Has experience changing the factory culture to a “stop & fix” quality culture.

•    Has >5 yrs quality or manufacturing experience and >3 yrs experience as QA manager

•    Proven track record of leading a quality department of inspectors, technicians, and engineers.

•    Has experience in developing, implementing, and sustaining quality programs industrial manufacturing environments.  

•    Experience with ISO9001 QMS and product conformance certifications management (i.e., DNV, ABS, API type approved products).

•    Has knowledge/experience in lean, six sigma &/or TPS (Toyota production system).

•    Has a 4year degree, preferably in a technical field.

•    Has career history of promotions with at least one employer.  

•    Has experience in driving change and gaining buy-in from the shop.

Education Requirements: Appropriate educational background and experience in Quality Assurance & Control. (Prefer a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.)

Engineering degree required.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

Normal office conditions.  Office may be located in a multi-level office building.  Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work, and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people.  Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving, and/or traveling.  

May occasionally visit shop to observe activities, post results, etc.  Shop conditions are variable depending on task assignment. Is subject to shop noise, skin, and eye are subject to fumes, vapors, and solutions controlled to OSHA standards.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.