Quality Manager

Job Description

About Game Composites

Game Composites is a growing business that designs, manufactures and sells composite airplanes. Game Composites’ GB1 GameBird is a tandem two-seat monoplane, which was first flown in 2015. Certified by the FAA in 2017, the GameBird is now in active production, with annual production expected to exceed 20+ planes per year. Additionally, Game is expanding into other products and is likely to bring new aircraft concepts to market over time. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website www.gamecomposites.com


About the Position

We are seeking a self-motivated, committed, and highly professional Quality Manager to join our team. The Quality Manager will control the workflow across the entire aircraft production process by directly managing the “Leads” of each production department – Composite, Paint, and Assembly. Tasked with developing our team and finding opportunities to improve processes and productivity, the Quality Manager is responsible for supporting and optimizing operations and practices. This represents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to get ahead of upcoming growth and help to scale operations.


What you will do

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage multiple “Leads” in the areas of Composite, Paint, and Assembly
o Support and coach the team in developing and maintaining a culture of best-in-class quality and productivity
o Develop processes and procedures to efficiently manage teams
o Proactively Monitor the team’s productivity, morale, and performance
• Drive enhanced productivity and high retention
• Implement and oversee the execution of operational guidelines to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety)
• Forecast staffing needs and workload metrics to meet business demands and deliver results
• Support, track, and manage facility goals
• Be comfortable handling confidential matters
• Assist with any other special projects that may arise
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and open work environment among staff

Experience and Qualifications required:

• 10-15 years of experience in a Quality Management role
• Must have a solid understanding of industrial processes
• Ability to create culture and retain and grow talent
• HR experience related to addressing issues or concerns across teams
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills to evaluate data and make operational decisions
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable and successful working independently as well as playing an integral role in the office and a team environment
• An ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners and clients

Personal attributes that support your success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative
• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently
• Willing to roll up your sleeves to help executives drive results
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time.


Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition/training reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance coverage


Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Additional Information

Full-Time, Exempt

Basic Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a Quality Management role
• Must have a solid understanding of industrial processes
• Ability to create culture and retain and grow talent
• HR experience related to addressing issues or concerns across teams
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills to evaluate data and make operational decisions
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable and successful working independently as well as playing an integral role in the office and a team environment
• An ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners and clients