We're Hiring for a Quality Management Systems Manager!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !
THE ROLE : The Quality Management Systems Manager will be responsible for the creation, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes and systems. In this role, the incumbent will also be responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of process audits. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Defines, develops and deploys long term strategies to achieve world class systems and best in Quality products and services
Drives systemic improvements across operation an quality metrics through standardization and best practices
Implement an overall shared electronic system with an integrated document repository, training skills matrices, risk assessment tools, and lessons learned applications.
Define and propose business process performance and quality metrics for all levels of operations
Coordinate, organize, and maintain internal and external audit schedules for the QMS.
Train and coordinate internal auditors
Assist with conducting quality audits, identifying, documenting, and providing solutions for Non-Conformances (NCR's) Corrective Actions (CAR's) & Preventive Actions (PAR's)
ASQ certification a plus
Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs
QUALIFICATIONS :
Four-year college degree, technical degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality system role with In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or IATF 16949:2016. Accreditation as auditor / lead auditor in each standard preferred
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (approximately 50%)
Self-starter who can work with minimal direction, as well as direct the work of others
Extensive knowledge in building Quality Management Systems
Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, internal functions)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
Skilled at prioritizing and multi-tasking
Ability to remain true to the purpose of the audit without fear or favor
Demonstrate strong communication, influencing, and change management skills while consistently making timely decisions even in the face of complexity
Maintain safety and quality mindset while demonstrating Xylem values
DAY IN THE LIFE :
In this role, the working environment is office based. In addition, this role will require travel both domestically and internationally approximately 50% of the time.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world's water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed
