Director of Quality

Fincantieri ACE Marine

Sturgeon Bay, WI

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Position Title: Director of Quality Assurance

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Quality Assurance

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To: Senior VP, Public Affairs & Community Relations

POSITION SUMMARY

This position oversees all aspects of the organization's quality and business improvement efforts, such as developing and administrating the Quality Management System, Third party certifications for Quality/Safety/Environmental, training and coaching employees, and facilitating change throughout the organization. Responsible for establishing strategic plans, policies, and procedures at all levels so quality improvement efforts will meet or exceed internal and external customers' needs and expectations.

Directly oversees the Quality Department salaried and union quality inspectors, Welding Engineering and Accuracy Control groups while ensuring support of company goals and objectives. Facilitates resolution on quality acceptance or rejections if disputes arise between contract requirements and product. Obtains regulatory approval of Weld Procedures, Nondestructive tests, Calibration Procedures and product testing methods. Directly communicates with Customers and Regulatory Bodies. Member of Senior Leadership Team and reports to Executive Management any deficiencies and proposes corrective actions. Attends formal Program Reviews and provides input on quality metrics as determined by product test results. Aides all departments in root cause determinations and corrective actions. Has responsibility for development and delivery of training programs to all FBS workers to ensure compliance to NAVSEA, ABS, USCG and customer contract requirements.

Key objectives tied to this role include increasing customer satisfaction, reducing non-conformance, customer impacting issues and rework along with decreasing traveler work while ensuring first time quality acceptance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Works across the organization to develop and promote a culture of Quality and oversee the development and delivery of communication, training, and programs that communicate culture, values, and guidance for all employees in performing Quality work.
Oversee day-to-day management of the Quality, Welding Engineering and Accuracy Control department and collaborate with Leadership to align goals, remove barriers, and provide clear and consistent communications on customer requirements.
Ensure ISO certification and compliance for Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS).
Ensure Safety and Environmental certifications for Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS).
Participate in strategic and business planning and in setting business goals and objectives.
Oversees development of Training techniques that provide consistency while utilizing technology and cutting edge approaches to optimize performance and compliance.
Provide strong internal collaboration:
- Develop and maintain ongoing collaborative relationship with the Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Program Management, and other departments to ensure quality product as each stage
Ensures hulls are built in accordance with contract and regulatory standards and maintains documentation of compliance. Obtains customer and regulatory approvals as required during construction.
Maintains a commitment to and promotes the company vision statement and the Quality Policy of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES:

Ownership and Accountability
Team Work and Collaboration
- Must be a professional who leads and champions process improvement initiatives in organizations that can have regional or global focus in a variety of product or service settings.
Business Discipline
Sense of Urgency
Hiring, Leading, and Developing Employees
Embrace Culture Change and Improvement

PERFORMANCE LEADERS Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Company Overview:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) is located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1918, we currently exist as an industry leader in new construction, repair, and major conversions. The FBS portfolio includes articulated tug-barge units, OPA 90-compliant vessels, dredges and dredging support equipment, and offshore supply vessels along with

specializing in Great Lakes self-unloading vessels. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our mission is to build, repair and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service and defend our nation and the world.

EEO Statement:

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We promote a Drug Free Work Environment and require pre-employment drug testing as well as mandatory random drug testing.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, email our Human Resources Department at [email protected].