Fluidra is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality, ME to join the team at our CMP facility in Newnan, GA.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

At Fluidra, our mission is to deliver the Perfect Pool and Wellness Experience to our Customers. The Sr Manager, Quality / ME is a key in achieving this through execution of a unified Quality Vision set by the Global VP of Quality and Executive Commercial, Spa & Specialty Leadership.

In this role, the Sr. Manager, Quality / ME is responsible for enforcement and overall effectiveness of all Quality and Supplier ME related activity at CMP including QMS Management, Customer Quality, Process Compliance, New Product Development, and Supplier Quality.

The Sr Manager, Quality / ME will serve as the top Site Quality Authority and will work closely with CMP and Corporate Cross Functional Leadership to formulate and establish policies, operating procedures, and goals in order to ensure we maintain our Customer Promise to maintain the highest Quality standards in all areas of operation. Additionally, you will:

• Execution of Corporate Quality Vision set by the Global VP of Quality, and Executive Commercial, Spa & Specialty Leadership.

• Assist in the development of the local Quality Strategy at the Site and owning its implementation.

• Achievement of departmental financial objectives by preparing the annual budget; monthly management and review; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions for over expenditures.

• Maintenance and continual improvement of the Site Quality Management System. This includes deployment of Global best practice, enforcement of formal internal processes, and authoring of site level Quality related policies / procedures.

• Ownership and reporting of top-level Cost of Failure (COF) metric, including analysis of warranty costs, and development of Action Plans to address deficiencies / drive reduction of expenses related to Quality issues.

• Ownership and continual improvement of Cross Functional Customer Quality processes and forums to ensure closed loop issues resolution for our customers.

• Leadership of the site Effective Problem-Solving Program, using AIAG themed Root Cause Analysis models to efficiently and effectively address Internal and Supplier Quality nonconformance’s through sustainable Corrective Actions.

• Serving as the site Quality Authority on cross functional New Product Development / Value Improvement Projects including review of Design and Validation Test plans, status reports of Quality related activity, and ensuring PPAP and Manufacturing Readiness requirements are met.

• Ownership of a disciplined Manufacturing Quality Management Program (Internal CMP Newnan / CMP Shanghai) including leading Performance Reviews, analysis of Quality metrics, and ensuring compliance to manufacturing process requirements.

• Championing Continuous Improvement efforts using formal Kaizen methodology to achieve variation and waste reduction in key transactional and manufacturing processes both Internally and with Suppliers.

• Management of CMP owned tooling at Supplier Manufacturers, including coordinating tooling replacements, repairs, and ensuring PM schedules are met.

WHAT WE SEEK

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality / Technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years in Quality.

• Experience working with Injection Molding, Electronics, and Assembly Processes.

• Experience deploying and managing Quality Management Systems.

• Experience in Automotive Quality tools and concepts in Process Control, Risk Mitigation, and Problem Solving (PPAP, PFMEA, etc).

• Strong knowledge of industry standard Quality best practices, including advanced / modern Quality Methodologies, Concepts, and Tools.

• Documented success implementing and driving Quality culture within an organization as a Quality Leader.

• Global Quality Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering background.

• Be a values driven Leader who displays sound judgment and the ability to make key decisions.

• Exhibit exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively connect with all levels of an organization both regionally and globally.

• Be a strong hands-on leader who leads by example and serves as a Mentor to the Team.

• Be energetic and flexible with excellent planning and organizing ability, with the ability to carry multiple responsibilities working in a faced paced environment.

• Be a demonstrated problem solver with the ability to manage information, to systematically analyze that information, and demonstrate willingness to delegate tasks and responsibilities.

• Have proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Ability to read or speak Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!)

• 3 weeks of paid vacation

• 11 company Holidays

• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability

• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)

• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement

• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year

• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations

• Company sponsored FUN events!

• Generous product discounts

WHY WORK FOR FLUIDRA?

We’re an industry‐leading, global company with a legacy of innovation. Offering an extensive array of quality‐designed pool and spa equipment, our portfolio includes some of the most trusted brands in the business: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names.

Recognized as the foremost provider of reliable and visionary pool equipment, our reach extends worldwide across both the residential and commercial pool and wellness markets. We now have over 7,000 employees, a presence in over 45 countries and the combined resources to accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.