Join Our Team as a Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Leader!

Are you ready to lead transformative projects and drive excellence in a dynamic environment? Garlock is looking for a passionate and innovative leader to join our Operations Excellence team!

Why Garlock?

At Garlock, we believe in the power of continuous improvement and quality assurance to shape the future of our business. As a leader in these critical areas, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards and driving initiatives that align with our strategic goals.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Quality Assurance: Ensure our products are defect-free and meet all standards. Investigate and set benchmarks for quality, health, and safety.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Be a dynamic change agent, leading projects using lean and six sigma tools. Challenge conventional thinking and lead teams to achieve sustained improvements.
• Mentor and Guide: Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to our strategic goals and financial results.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with multiple teams and lead initiatives that drive real change.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development in quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Join Us:

If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive our success forward, apply now to join Garlock's team of innovators and leaders!

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL SUMMARY: This role will be responsible for the leadership of two functions within the Operations Excellence team: Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities for leading Quality Assurance will be to ensure there are no defects, and that material and product quality is in line with company or national and international standards. Also responsible for investigating and setting standards for quality, health, and safety, and analyzing the effectiveness of processes and Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities for leading Continuous Improvement will be to serve as a dynamic change agent and aggressively lead business improvement projects using lean and/or six sigma tools. Provide sustained improvement to critical manufacturing and transactional processes to help management achieve strategic goals and impact financial results. Challenge conventional thinking and assemble multiple teams as needed to support tactical efforts, serving as both a team leader and coach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Quality Management System

Contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the Quality Management System; contribute to the design of the QMS; provide specialist quality management input to the drafting of new policies and procedures, and design of business processes ;contribute to the quantification of the costs and business benefits of change.

Quality Testing Design

Validate new or existing complex test methods and procedures; identify issues and recommend improvements to contribute to further development.

Leadership and Direction

Explain the local action plan to support team members in their understanding of what needs to be done and how this relates to the broader business plan and the organization's strategy, mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.

Continues Improvement / Innovation

Assist in the planning and implementation of lean and/or six sigma strategies to achieve overarching global business strategy. Apply lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts in manufacturing and transactional process settings. Lead/coordinate(i.e., kaizen/continuous improvement, value stream mapping, six sigma variation reduction, etc.) events/activities as required including the planning of events and resources, evaluating candidates and recruiting teams, training and leading teams, achieving event objectives and documenting performance.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these and escalating issues as appropriate.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Performance Management

Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance. Monitor the performance of the team; allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality; contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.

Organizational Capability Building

Provide coaching and mentorship to Quality team members and CI practitioners to develop their skills.

Budgeting

Track budgets and report variances to more senior colleagues.

COMPETENCIES:

· Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles and explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes, sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

· Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

· Optimizes Work Processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.

· Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others' comments. Creates rich documents and reports.

· Instills Trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instills trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward.

· Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, addressing tough organizational issues and disagreements in a direct manner; guides others on how to stand up for their beliefs in the face of adversity. Can push back and say "no" when needed.

· Directs Work - Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. For example, asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.

· Tech Savvy - Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices.

· Persuades - Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. For example, states ideas with confidence, conviction, and good rationale, capturing others' attention. Connects own viewpoint to others' priorities and needs; seeks input to learn how to best influence colleagues and stakeholders.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or another technical discipline.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience providing leadership in Quality and Continuous Improvement.

· Previous management of an ISO 9001 Quality System required.

· Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt/Black Belt) or Kaizen Leader experience preferred.

· Ability to be open minded, adaptable, and be an influential change agent.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient competency with Microsoft Office Suite

WORK ENVIROMENT:

· Office and Manufacturing Floor Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer, as well as long periods of time on feet in production areas during events and observations.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Garlock.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $115,000 - $150,000 annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.​