Job Description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Activities and Responsibilities include:

• Supervise Quality department personnel
• Manage site quality personnel and assist with training, inspection, quality issues, and QMS compliance
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS), and retention of the registration/certification.
• Responsible for ensuring the processes are delivering their intended outputs along with the process manager.
• Responsible for ensuring integrity of the QMS is maintained when planned and implemented changes occur.
• Responsible for leading Management Review meetings and acting as the Management Representative for that Group.
• Assist upper management in developing, interpreting, and implementing site policies and procedures
• Responsible for training all employees on quality requirements
• Responsible for assuring that all parts adhere to customer requirements, and working with management team to disposition nonconforming product as needed
• Responsible for resolution of quality issues with both suppliers and customers
• Assisting Supply Chain department in qualification of new vendors
• Responsible for quality equipment management including calibration
• Responsible for managing Material Review Board with Supply Chain department assistance
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or technical associate's degree with equivalent work experience
• Prefer experience within the fastener industry, or within a manufacturing environment

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years working in quality management
• Experience reviewing and resolving technical issues from a sales and quality perspective
• Experience managing an ISO-9001:2015 Quality Management System
• Preference for familiarity in (and a working knowledge of) fastener-related specifications such as but not limited to: ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN
• Experience in addressing non-conforming product issues, root cause analysis, and managing 8D corrective actions
• Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements
• EAR/ITAR experience helpful

Professional Skills:

• Efficient in time management, with the ability to efficiently see numerous tasks through to completion
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to make written and oral presentations to customers
• Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement
• Advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, GD &T, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes

Location: In-person, Hartford, CT

Targeted Salary: $90-110K

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.