SUMMARY

Hansen Technologies provides valves, technical equipment, and safety devices for industrial refrigeration applications world-wide. We protect the integrity of the world's food production and storage industry, and, importantly, the safety of those who work in it. You will find Hansen Technologies' solutions in the vast majority of industrial refrigeration plants across the world.

We are an entrepreneurial, niche-focused business seeking strong leaders who want to actively help make us even better, and grow professionally in the process. We value the ability & passion to contribute to our team in many ways, people who possess an almost abnormal intellectual curiosity to always seek insights to gain a deeper understanding of their business, and those who have the mindset & courage to run their part of the business as if they are an owner.

As the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing & executing crisp quality strategies that deliver continually improving performance to customers & shareholders. You are a coach, a strategist, a business leader. You are the one who always maintains the big picture of your business, but understands it intimately enough to get down in the weeds when required. You are an exceptional problem solver with the ability & passion to teach this skill to others. But above all, you are an outstanding leader who grows your people, takes care of your customers, and sets high goals & standards no matter what your role.

WHAT WE REALLY LOOK FOR!

• Uncompromising degree of integrity and zero tolerance for decisions that can undermine safety, quality or regulatory compliance.
• Intense curiosity to always understand your business, your customers, & your markets better.
• Ability to clearly define the very few things that really matter, the discipline to focus on those things, and the courage to not be distracted by everything else.
• Fact-based; use meaningful data & evidence to drive decisions. Convince others with detail and data.
• Exceptional problem solving skills with process rigor.
• A never-go-backwards mindset; thrives in an environment in which we never reach the finish line, and must always be better tomorrow than we were today. Does not fear resetting the bar higher.
• Acts like an owner of the business at all times.
• Ability to assess risk in new or existing processes/parts.
• All of these things...and also likable, genuine, and a good person. Somebody that customers, suppliers & colleagues want to work with.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build the strongest-performing team you can (hiring, developing, cross-training, upgrading)
• Develop & execute Hansen's QMS
• Own the daily execution of our quality plan, delivering continual quality improvement
• Drive focused problem-solving on the goals that matter
• Communicate clear strategies, action plans, & results to leadership, colleagues, & direct reports
• Deliver a continually improving customer experience
• Plan & execute all audits & certifications (ISO, PED, ASME, UL, CSA)
• Contribute to our strategy & execution beyond just your scope of responsibility
• Demonstrated experience with design/manufacturing for reliability with emphasis on reliability modelling, defining predictive &/or preventative measures while balancing risks, needs & opportunities.
• Familiarity with APQP tollgate processes (specifically relative to PFMEA, control plan, PPAP, and supplier quality readiness.)
• Hands on experience with statistical/reliability tools (i.e. Crystal Ball, Minitab, Weibull, Reliasoft)

IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of the philosophy of lean & experience in the practical application of lean daily management. (Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Blackbelt preferred)
• Problem-solving abilities at the level of being able to teach, not just do
• Deep understanding of reliability & risk management.
• Solid technical ability to grasp what we do & how we do it.
• Experience with ISO 2001-2018 or similar standard. (AS9100, TS16949, PED, etc.).
• Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
• BSME, BSEE required. (Masters preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience

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 is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires long hours and occasional weekend work as job duties demand. The primary schedule will be 9am to 6:30pm.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day. Some out-of-area travel may be expected.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or (GED) and one year related experience and training. Must have general knowledge of Microsoft Office.

AAP/EEO Statement

Hansen provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)