Production Quality Manager

Plano, Texas

About Caban

Caban Systems, a leader in the design and manufacture of software-enabled energy storage and management systems for the telecommunications industry, delivers modern infrastructure solutions to its customers, while substantially reducing operational expenses and increasing uptime.

We deploy end-to-end turnkey solutions with a three-part system solution, including lithium-ion energy storage systems, cloud-based remote monitoring software, and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offering for mobile sites, fixed networks and fiber nodes. Our energy management system is designed to supply primary and backup power for reliable connectivity, increased transparency and a significant reduction in emissions.

Job summary

Responsibilities

• Lead an effort to embed a process-driven, continuous improvement method into the business. 
• Deploy and train continuous improvement methodologies such as lean business and manufacturing methods, advanced problem-solving techniques, and approaches to visual workplace management.
• Direct and support site Operational Excellence resources to drive continuous process improvement activities for cost reductions and improved quality. 
• Develop strong partnership with all Operations leadership to validate process activity and performance.
• Facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal, professional, and collaborative skills.
• Ensure projects are integrated and aligned with other business activities, improvement projects and business strategy and coordinated with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish the project goals.
• Encourage and drive the development of a culture of safety, Lean, quality, 6S and continuous improvement mindset amongst all co-workers.
• Encourage and drive the development of an engaged and empowered workforce through ongoing leadership and support.
• Ensure two-way open communication throughout the organization. This includes keeping the stakeholders informed of program status and ensuring coordination of activities.
• Remain current with state-of-art quality-based strategies, programs, tools and ISO compliance and implement quality techniques throughout the organization. 
• Develop Caban's continuous improvement roadmap.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports relevant compliance regulations
• The area of responsibility includes the authority and responsibility to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, and quality systems
• Identify and document problems relating to the product, process, and/or quality system.  Initiate, recommend, and provide solutions through designated channels 
• Verify the implementation of solutions and controls to mitigate further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until deficiencies or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected
• Provide leadership / mentoring / training to project teams on the use and practice of Lean methodologies and tools
• Assure that practices promoting continuous improvement are adopted by the organization to drive improvements in morale, quality, delivery and cost
• Perform other duties and/ or responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration
• Additional certification in Program Management or Project Management preferred
• 3 years experience in Lean/Operations Excellence role, preferably in a technology manufacturing  organization

• Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with external customers at all levels
• Previous project management experience and Lean-based principles/tools (i.e. Value Stream Mapping, Cell Design and Material Flow, Visual Factory and Gemba walks, Standard Work, 6S, SMED)
• ISO compliance and audit experience, preferably in a high tech manufacturing environment
• Experience leading business transformation initiatives
• A working knowledge of an ERP system is preferred 
• Experience managing corrective actions systems
• Poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high-stress situations and excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the use of problem-solving tools, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Excellent business acumen

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.