(AFG-KANDAHAR) Quality Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and managing QC personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Program QC Plan.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Implement and manage the QA/QC Program


• Ensure performance and quality of assigned QA/QC function conforms to established standards and governmental agency guidelines to ensure lasting customer satisfaction


• Audit procedural elements of program management


• Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR)


• Work directly with operating entities to ensure inspections, statistical process analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements and meet specifications


• Consult with local management in determining best measures of project efficiency


• Conduct and direct internal management audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules


• Consult with local management in determining root causes for non-conformances to QA/QC Plan and to customer contractual requirements


• Implement the Process Improvement Program


• Build good working relationships with task order leadership and actively participate in management process


• Develop staff and determine best methods for performance enhancement


• Assess contractual requirements, develop and maintain checklists, and communicate within QA/QC function


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise and manage quality personnel


• Ability to work with personnel at all levels to effectively and efficiently manage the program QC Plan


• Advanced understanding of QA/QC approaches, methods, management, and responsibilities


• Knowledge of statistical methods, ISO 9000 standard, Lean Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract

Experience & Education

• Minimum eight (8) years of work experience with at least two (2) years in a QA/QC capacity and two (2) years in a management role


• Bachelor’s Degree; may substitute two (2) additional years of experience for each year of college


• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by assignment or contract

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 Prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin and requires affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees treated, without regard to race, sex, color, genetic information, religion, or national origin. (Enforcement Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs).

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2013, 7:04:47 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: BSR1305230

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