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Quality Assurance Manager
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Location

Vantaa

Type

full-time

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About this role

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

 

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

 

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. 

 

It’s time to energize your future!  Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

Position:

Quality Assurance Manager

Location:

Coverage Area: Central South US (AL, FL, MS, LA, TX, TN, AR, OK)

 

About Crawford:

 

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!”  through our mindset competencies below:

 

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

Purpose

 

Support a business culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of quality-driven strategies and principles that focus on long-term financial performance improvement.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  1. Identify quality improvement opportunities across the organization through the application of quality principles, strategies, and measures.
  2. Drive operating consistency within the organization through the development of documented standard operating processes including auditing established processes for improvement, compliance, and profitability.
  3. Identify and create organizational metrics that maximize profit potential.
  4. Determine root cause and execute elimination of process waste.
  5. Identify organizational needs of standardized reporting tools to monitor daily demand, productivity, profitability, and quality to enable the establishment of organizational standards.  
  6. Be a resource to leadership fostering the elevation of managerial skills and abilities in the application of quality principles to their functional areas of business responsibility through exposure, teaching, and coaching quality concepts.   
  7. Oversee organizational performance in relation to quality and provide regular updates directly to the Leadership Team. Identify, capture, and report cost savings and efficiency gained through quality initiatives.        
  8. Initiate and lead process improvement projects across the organization designed to improve profitability while maintaining or improving associate and customer experiences through consistent performance.      

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

Core Competencies:

 

  • Acts with integrity.
  • Builds effective relationships.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Creates and leads change.
  • Develops self and team.
  • Drives performance and results.

 

Functional Competencies:

 

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks
  • Strong PC skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Email & Internet Use.
  • Experience/knowledge of quality tools, principles, strategies, and measures
  • Ability to develop and document standard operating processes
  • Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Planning and project management experience
  • Ability to influence others, collaborate, and work across the organization
  • Ability to interpret, understand & enforce policy and procedures

 

 

Education / Level of Experience

 

  • 5+ or more years of management experience preferred in addition to a strong business acumen in distribution supply chain processes.   
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the field of quality management.
  • Lean Six Sigma Management or 5s certified, preferred.
  • Change Management
  • Program Management

 

 

 

General Requirements

& Abilities

  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.
  • Able to lift to 50 pounds, unassisted.

 

 

Work Environment

& Abilities

  • Working conditions are normal for an office environment, will work in an operations environment at times as well as significant travel by automobile.
  • Travel/Remote locations.
  • Periodic exposure to warehouse and logistics operations (non-climate control).

 

 

 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

 

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

 

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [email protected].

 

EEO is the Law

 

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

 

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

 

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

 

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Improvement,Process Improvement,Standard Operating Processes,Analytical Skills,Problem-Solving,Project Management,Communication,Leadership,Organizational Skills,Collaboration,Change Management,Lean Six Sigma,Coaching,Reporting,Metrics Development,Customer Experience

About Sonepar

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of $35.2 billion.* Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.

Sonepar in the U.S.

Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 570 locations nationwide and 12,800 associates.

*Figure converted to dollars from €32.5B at 1.082 EUR/USD average rate.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Wholesale

What you'll do

  • The Quality Assurance Manager will support a culture of continuous improvement by implementing quality-driven strategies and identifying quality improvement opportunities. They will oversee organizational performance in relation to quality and lead process improvement projects to enhance profitability and customer experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Quality Assurance Manager do at Sonepar?

As a Quality Assurance Manager at Sonepar, you will: the Quality Assurance Manager will support a culture of continuous improvement by implementing quality-driven strategies and identifying quality improvement opportunities. They will oversee organizational performance in relation to quality and lead process improvement projects to enhance profitability and customer experience..

Why join Sonepar as a Quality Assurance Manager?

Sonepar is a leading Wholesale company.

Is the Quality Assurance Manager position at Sonepar remote?

The Quality Assurance Manager position at Sonepar is based in Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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