Manager, Quality Plant Operations

Manager, Quality Plant Operations

Summary

The Quality Plant Operations Manager is responsible for all quality activities related to in-house fabrication of pipe spools and vessels in alignment with the Quality Management System. This individual will also be responsible for the quality of painting, assembly, and Shipping of the final product to the Customer. This individual will be accountable for ensuring compliance with quality standards and providing complete, accurate, and timely project deliverables.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the supervision, direction, and career development of in-house Plant Operations quality personnel.
• Influence the development and implementation of standards, policies, procedures, and internal systems that support Quality and Product Excellence.
• Oversee Plant quality documentation and document control processes.
• Develop clear quality objectives within Fabrication and Assembly and related processes.
• Coach and train quality and production team members.
• Define and maintain inspection standards for piping and vessel components that comply with code requirements, support successful assembly operations, and ensure longevity of components in operation.
• Oversee testing and managing Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification (WPQ).
• Responsible for selection and management of 3rd party testing services.
• Initiate & follow-up on corrective/preventive actions and the implementation of continual improvement efforts related to Pipe and Vessel Fabrication and Assembly.
• Development, qualification, and management of Welding Procedure Qualifications (WPQR) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to specify the use of proper WPS in production applications.
• Develop and analyze statistical data to improve department performance.
• Direct team members to ensure control over the quality of materials and fabricated components.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager with Customer and 3rd Party audits/inspections related to in-house Fabrication and Assembly quality and compliance, as well as external audits and licensing coordination.
• Review customer/client specifications, as needed, against Company and Industry codes and standards in support of applications engineering and sales to assure proper costing and compliance, and/or recommend exceptions to specifications.
• Participate in Internal, Customer, and Fabrication kickoff meetings to assure definition of project scope and responsibilities affecting the quality of fabricated components and the adherence to project specifications.
• Influence the development of new departments and welding processes and procedures and coordinate with production on the selection of the most efficient processes and parameters.
• Management of numerous industry and Customer/Client/End User specifications and requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree desired.
• Minimum of 15 years related QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Familiarity with Codes and Specifications, including AWS, API, SSPC, NACE, ASME, ANSI, and PED.
• Strong Customer relations/external conflict resolution skills, including the investigation and rectification of customer-reported issues and complaints.
• Experience with/participation in production control and planning processes.
• Lean Manufacturing experience a major plus.
• AWS CWI strongly desired.
• ASME Section VIII, IX, and B31.3 knowledge is a must