Quality Manager

Quality Manager

The Drake Company in Houston, Texas is looking for a Quality Manager who has experience in the Corrugated industry. The Drake Company is an integrated packaging and display firm that carries customer solutions from concept and design through in-store delivery. Objective: The function of the Quality Manager is to coordinate all activities which are essential for meeting the quality standards of The Drake Company. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Quality * Administer the Drake Quality Process. * Develop, implement, maintain and oversee all plant quality programs. * Drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. * Identify relevant quality related training needs and deliver company-wide quality training programs. * Review standards, policies and procedures to evaluate effectiveness of quality programs; Implement and monitor quality procedures. * Develop, execute and analyze quality reporting measures. * Resolve quality issues with suppliers, customers and company personnel; Resolve customer?s quality related issues; Supply corrective action reports to customers. * Establish and lead internal and external quality process audits. * Direct resolution to quality problems. * Investigate and determine cause of faulty work and consult and advise production supervisors as to corrective measures. * Interface with internal and external customers concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented. * Supply quality performance reports to Senior Management. * Maintain calibration of all testing equipment. ISO * Oversee daily and on-going activities associated to ISO programs. * Perform in-house quarterly audits; update records and train as needed. * Maintain records of work practices; update as needed. * Implement work practices to maintain compliance with ISO standards.

Experience and Attributes Required: * Bachelors Degree in applied science or engineering field. * 5 years previous experience leading Quality Assurance. * Experience in quality management systems and audits in a manufacturing environment. * Experience in project management. * Excellent problem solving skills. * Excellent organization and time management skills. * Knowledge of regulatory requirements for quality, ISO and safety. * Minimum 3 years experience in the corrugated industry. * Strong foundation in interpersonal communication concepts, specifically written, oral presentation, listening and facilitation skills. * Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite.

The Drake Company is a complete, integrated packaging and display firm comprised of four divisions that carry customer solutions from creative ideas and design to in-store delivery.

These groups include , our original company and now our manufacturing division; , specializing in unique point-of-purchase activation, retail display and signage solutions.