Senior Manager of Quality

PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Quality will manage the inspection of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Oversees the development of quality standards and protocols for quality assurance testing models. Assists in the design and implementation of policies and procedures for testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or equipment. Responsible for evaluating internal controls and ensuring processes are acceptable, effective and in compliance with company policies/procedures, Quality Management System requirements, and Customer/Government requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Plans, coordinates, and directs manufacturing quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards
* Establish/manage quality manufacturing department's business plan, budget, tactical strategies, roles and responsibility and standard work procedures to ensure achievement of key performance indicators (KPI)
* Manage and ensure optimal utilization of all available resources (budget, workforce, processes and systems) for effective and efficient performance achievement through lean strategies
* Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
* Set department strategy and promote creation / update of efficient value-added processes for both inter and intra-departments
* Performs managerial functions and other related duties as required to implement continuous process improvements in quality-related processes/procedures
* Ensures awareness of customer requirement is promoted throughout the organization
* Develops, educates and trains leadership, staff, and associates on the quality system with respect to roles, responsibilities, and application of quality principles
* Leverages advanced Quality tools (Data Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA) and provides direction for employees on complex technical quality subjects
* Addresses and improves all aspects of customer quality manufacturing issues and associated corrective actions
* May serve as primary quality manufacturing liaison to the customer
* Other duties as directed by Director of Quality

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* This position requires excellent leadership, managerial and communication skills
* Monitor attendance, time card functions, conduct performance appraisals, set goals and take immediate performance correction actions when necessary
* Represent the quality department as a leader and manager
* Must be able to recruit, train, guide, mentor personnel
* Interface with managers within the company and support overall business goals especially with respect to quality, safety and customer satisfaction

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
* Demonstrate a high level of customer focus, business judgment, adaptability, teaming skills and communication skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with quality inspection equipment including go/no go, pin gauges, calipers, etc.
* Ability to read and understand complicated blueprints
* Thorough understanding of CMM operation/programming
* Understanding of gauge metrology
* Extensive knowledge of AS9110, AS9100, execution into processes and disciplines across all areas within the company
* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Must have solid experience with auditing tools (e.g., control charts, Ishikawa diagrams)
* Has the ability to influence in a dynamic environment and respond to changing customer and market demands
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office experience
* Ability to represent the company at trade shows, business meetings and conventions

QUALIFICATIONS:
* This position requires an advanced degree with (3) years' experience or a bachelor's degree with (5) years' experience
* Working knowledge and thorough understanding of aerospace quality standards such as AS9100/9110/9102 requirements
* Strong analytical skills, problem solving techniques and statistical application experience.
* Demonstrated experience in leading teams, organizing and managing projects and developing/coaching/guiding team members
* Experience with quality inspection equipment including go/no go, pin gauges, calipers, etc.
* Ability to read and understand complicated blueprints
* Thorough understanding of CMM operation/programming
* LSSGB/LSSBB experience a plus
* NADCAP experience a plus
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.