Manager Quality Excellence

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The position: The Manager Quality Excellence (Digitalization, Systems & Data) is leading the Integration of Quality 4.0 to enable the development of a digital Quality Management System (QMS). The role is responsible for all aspects of an efficient and effective QMS and key to ensure the availability of appropriate applications/ tools, processes, and data to solve existing problems and strive for continuous improvement as well as innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Development and maintenance an effective and efficient Quality Management System (QMS) as well as document management system (DMS) with the target of an Integrated Management System (Quality Management system, BIQ, others).
• Organize, track, and maintain information/ documentation in terms of various aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Creation, coordination, follow up, and management of standard quality procedures, other documentation associated with the GD’s governing standards and their implementation across all sites through training and development of local teams.
• Responsible for controlled external quality related documents.
• Ongoing analysis (external/ internal) of available CAQ tools/ applications (external/ internal) and their integration to meet GD’s requirements in terms of process management, document management, quality data management, and others.
• Development of a robust and digital COPQ data acquisition, analysis (AI based), and reporting.
• Support in roll-out of standard defect types, inspection instructions (external/ internal).
• Customized data analysis and reporting based on need by keeping the integrity of the system (structured reporting system)
• Develop and maintain an audit system (part, process, system) to monitor system compliance to support a continuous improvement culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a science or technical related field
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in quality systems, data analysis, and document management
• Skills: Strong skills and mindset in problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Self- disciplined professional with strong written and verbal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and quality instructions (standard operation procedures)
  • Ability to speak and write effectively and professionally and effectively work with diverse groups.
  • Capable of working independently and willing to take initiative when discrepancies are found in the system.
  • Certified auditor (IATF, ISO 9001 or similar)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel on short notice; Travel: 10-20%

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer