Careers at AFC Industries

We're always looking for great talent to join our team! If you're excited about joining a collaborative and progressive supply chain business and helping improve the lives and operations of our customers, we'd love to hear from you.

• Quality Manager

Quality Manager

The Quality Manager reports to the Director of Technical Services and plays a key role in the success of AFC Industries.

Location 

•   Hartford, CT (AFC Northeast)

Responsibilities 

• Supervise Quality department personnel

• Manage site quality personnel and assist with training, inspection, quality issues, and QMS compliance

• Oversee the ISO 9001 quality management system, and retention of the ISO Registration

• Lead Management Review meetings

• Assist upper management in developing, interpreting, and implementing company policies and procedures

• Train new employees on quality requirements

• Make sure that all parts adhere to customer requirements, dispositioning
  nonconforming product as needed

• Resolve quality issues with both suppliers and customers

• Qualification of new vendors with the assistance of the Purchasing department

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Prefer experience within the fastener industry

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working in Quality Management

• Capable of reviewing and resolving technical issues from a sales and quality perspective

• Experience managing an ISO 9001 Quality Management System

• Preference for familiarity in (and a working knowledge of) fastener-related
  specifications such as but not limited to: ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN

• Comfortable addressing non-conforming product issues and performing 8D corrective actions

• Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements

Professional Skills

• Strong time management skills with the ability to efficiently see numerous tasks through to completion

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization

• Ability to make written and oral presentations to customers

• Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement

• Advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, manufacturing processes, and inspection techniques