The ideal candidate will have the following background:

·         8+ years of hands-on Quality experience in an FDA-regulated environment, including at least 3 years of management experience. Some of the experience should be in consumer packaged products i.e. OTC drugs, consumable devices, or cosmetics. The candidate should have had overall responsibility for the Quality function at a site, or have worked in multiple Q areas i.e. QC, QA, auditing, etc. with supervisory experience in several areas.

•     Solid familiarity with Quality Control methods and procedures for personal care products.

·         Knowledge of GMP regulations and ISO 9000 or equivalent Quality Systems requirements, and practical compliance methods.

·         Demonstrable experience in problem identification, investigation and resolution.

·         Excellent oral and written communications skills. The candidate must have a customer service orientation and be able to work effectively with diverse constituencies to quickly resolve issues.

·         A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline is required.

Specific duties include:

·         Manage the QC Department team (12 FTE’s).

·         Oversee all inspection, testing, document review and release activities to ensure that raw materials, WIP and finished products meet established specifications.

·         Manage the investigation and resolution of discrepancies, nonconformances and other issues affecting quality.

·         Set Quality Department priorities and schedules in close coordination with Operations, such that production goals are met while adhering to quality standards.

·         Administer and maintain various Quality System monitoring programs including department , plant and supplier performance, CAPA, Annual Product Reviews, and Cost of Quality

·         Manage the plant validation/qualification program

·         Audit plant operations to GMP and QMS standards

Interested Candidates should submit their resume to:  Julie Blodgett:   julieb@tdm-assoc.com

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure, promote and direct the implementation at the entire organization of the Virbac Lean system along with the corresponding concepts, methods and adapted organizations
Lean Supply Chain implementation
Lean Manufacturing implementation
Value Stream Mapping
Ensure teaching, training and coaching of the kaizen tools and lean methodologies
Ensure promotion of continuous improvement
Effective results oriented leader of the teams in helping to set and achieve significant efficiency gains, cost savings and streamlining of the operational and business processes
Eliminate waste and optimize/streamline operational processes and flow (physical and information) using Lean methodologies to reduce overall plant lead times and increase added value
Deployment of the corresponding methods and indicators (SMED, OEE, QRQC, JIT & pull flow, 5S, TPM, VSA)
Teaching, training and coaching of the different collaborators on the adapted behaviour and mindset, capacity to change and capacity to find ideas of improvement.
Ensure improvements and action plans generated during events are achieved and sustained.

Job Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
5 to 7 years of progressive experience in an industrial and supply chain environment with Lean implementation experience.
Strong expertise and experience in Lean systems (concepts, tools and methodologies) and Continuous improvement implementation
Ability to lead the cultural transformation to a Lean continuous improvement culture, including overseeing and implementing the Virbac Lean System and managing its Promotion to the Virbac US sites.

Virbac offers a competitive pay, bonus, and benefit package including medical, dental, life, disability, vision, pet insurance, 401k with company match, and generous time off and holiday programs. EOE

Are you ready to be part of something great? Join the “pack”!

Please apply at the following link:
http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=VIRBAC&cws=1&rid=40

It’s time to start talking about electing next year’s officers. As has been done in past years, our section Leadership Committee has approved a slate of officers as nominated by our nominating committee for next year at the LC meeting:

The following section members are nominated for office next year:

- Rod Toro for Section Chair—(previously Chair-Elect)
- Ed Vallaroni for Chair-Elect—(previously Education Chair)
- Denise Arthur for Vice Chair—(previously Secretary)
- Gail Keefe for Secretary—(previously Spring Conference Entertainment Chair)
- Katarina Gowen for Treasurer—(previously Spring Conference Treasurer)

With your support I am confident they will do their best for our section. I encourage you to support each of them.

BUT, if for some reason you feel the need or desire to nominate someone else, our by-laws cover how to proceed. Only ASQ regular members can hold section offices. They must be nominated by petition of ten Regular Members of section 1304. So if you feel compelled to nominate someone else, submit their name and ASQ member number, along with your name and ASQ member number, and the names and member numbers of nine other Regular Members to our current secretary Denise Arthur by email at: darthv@hotmail.com
Any additional nominations must be received by 2/21/2011. Our section elections will take place at our March section meeting. If there is not more than one nominee for an elected position, we will declare elected by acclamation the above slate of officers at our March meeting. If someone else is nominated, those Regular Members in attendance at our March meeting will cast votes with the candidate receiving a plurality declared elected.

It’s a great time to be part of the quality profession! Mark your calendar for the St. Louis Spring Conference on Friday, April 20. Only for the month of January you can register for the low price of $199. We’ve lined up a great day of well-known national speakers, along with workshops, entertainment (wine tasting, as well) in the evening, and much, much more. It’s an event you won’t want to miss. More details and sign up information is available on our website: www.asqstlouis.org.

Sincerely, Kim Rochetti
Chair, St. Louis Section ASQ
kimberly.rochetti@hotmail.com or 314-740-1363

Qualified candidates must have a solid technical background in manufacturing with a strong emphasis in automotive quality and productivity programs. Excellent communication skills necessary to effectively interact with all levels of organizational staff and customers: negotiating, problem solving, training, etc, and the ability to gain the cooperation and confidence of others.

Responsibilities:
• Experience in high volume complex manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of all aspects of CNC Precision Machining
• Experience in APQP, PPAP,8D 5 Why SPC, GD&T
• Experience in ISO and TS
• Prepare Machine/Equipment/gauge specifications for RFQ purposes
• Excellent Leadership/Supervisory/Training skills
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma also helpful
• Minimum 2 year Technical Degree, preferably in the Engineering field, Bachelors Degree a plus; and three to four years related experience in the automotive industry.

Contact information:

Richard Ambrose
Quality Manager
Machine Laboratory St Louis Division
527 Trade Center Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO 63005

Direct Line (636) 449 1159
Fax (636) 449 0140
r.ambrose@machlab.com

Growing customer-centric organization searching for an experienced QAE to define, develop and document consistent and reliable quality standards for an effective and formal quality management system.

Demonstrated experience with ISO (ISO9002)

Working knowledge of lean, six sigma practices

Experienced in documenting processes, procedures, etc.

Engineering degree or equivalent experience (ME, IE, preferred)

Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing or repair environment

Effective troubleshooter and problem solver; works collaboratively

Able to win cooperation from others

Effective verbal, listening and writing skills–a communicator

Good organizational, ANALYTICAL, and planning skills

* adapts flexibly to changing situations

* works well under pressure and continuing challenges

* accepts responsibility

* decisive

* perseverant yet patient

* dedicated to achievement/results

* resourceful, self starter who can direct and IMPLEMENT

QAE reports to Operations Manager and works closely with technicians, managers, sales, and customers as part of a team identifying root cause, corrective action and finding effective solutions through process changes, design changes, vendor/component changes or re-specification of components, methods, and processes. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits offered.

SEND YOUR RESUME TO: dgardner@professional-strategies.com SUBJECT LINE: QAE

Contact Info:
DeVonne Gardner
Professional Strategies, Inc.
Ph: 314-837-0771
dgardner@professional-strategies.com

FlightSafety International is looking for qualified individuals to join our team of more than 5,000 dedicated professionals. FlightSafety’s Simulation - Visual Systems located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in the design and production of the visual system component of the full flight simulator. The visual system generates what the pilot sees out the window during a simulated flight. The Visual Systems has been producing real-time 3D graphics systems for nearly 40 years.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and innovative individual to complement our Process Improvement team. The Sr. Quality Engineer will maintain quality requirements, standards and process improvements along with supporting and administering our ISO 9001:2008 based Quality Management System.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
• Create and maintain quality system documentation.
• Lead internal quality audits, prepare audit reports and close audit findings. May serve as site Lead Auditor.
• Develop and document work flow diagrams, identifying business process cross-functional relationships and interdependencies.
• Develop process performance measures and evaluation methods. Monitor the effectiveness of processes, modify as required and measure impact.
• Analyze data from incident and defect tracking databases and prepare reports.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to drive organizational change.
• Responsible for root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Ensure customer and supplier quality issues are resolved using problem solving methodology.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as engineering, and six years of progressive experience in a quality function; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards and improvement systems.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills:
• ISO 9001:2008 standard implementation and auditing. Lead Auditor certification a plus.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and/or Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Improvement and analysis methods such as lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, and Gage R&R.
• Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Access, Visio and SharePoint a plus.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).
www.flightysafety.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/V/D

To apply go to www.flightsafetyinternational.com. To apply go to www.flightsafety.com, then careers and employment @ FlightSafety International, req 9739

We are a company with an outstanding record of continuous growth and ha implemented an even stronger strategic plan for continued growth. We will rely on you for various inspection processes needed to verify product conformance. You must be able to work a flexible schedule with lots of opportunity for overtime and willing to work some Saturdays.

Responsibilities:

· Perform first piece/start-up inspections

· Perform in-process inspections

· Ensure Operators, Machinists and debarring personnel inspect their own work

· Perform final inspection prior to shipping

· Accept or reject parts/product based on customer specification and inspection results

· Operate and program CMM

· Alert pertinent lead people of processes and/or defects that adversely affect product quality

· Provide recommendations as needed for improvement of the Quality Management System

· Work with other team members and manufacturing personnel in a cooperative and constructive manner

· Conform to the company quality system as documented

· Assist other inspection teammates and Machinist with operation and proper use of inspection equipment

· Any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities, attributes, experience and skills:

· High School diploma or GED

· Mechanical Inspector with 1-3 years machine shop inspection experience or 2-5 years of machine shop inspection experience only

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, basic metrology, print reading, geometric tolerance and total quality systems

· Previous CMM, visual comparators and other inspection equipment operation

· Ability to understand how to apply basic statistics to the quality performance measures

· Experience with writing or modifying detailed CMM programs in PC-DMIS & CMM Manager inspection software preferred

Benefits:
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

Competitive pay of $16-$18 per hour, depending on experience, with ample opportunities for overtime
Continuous training
Paid expenses
Medical coverage including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
High energy, professional work environment

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

To Apply:
To respond to this opportunity, please go to

https://insperity.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=70899

EOE

Dawn Williams
Recruitment Client Coordinator
877.459.6704 / 214.390.3236
Fax: 214.453.0952

We will be facilitating our second annual Quality Vision Quest: Voice of the Customer meeting Dec. 6th, at 5:30, at the beautifully holiday-decorated Westport Sheraton, to gather all this information and more to serve you better. Our six focus areas will be Programs and Venues, Professional Development, Communications, Website, Networking, and Volunteering Opportunities.

We will split up into groups and each group will spend about 10 minutes in each focus area to give us your thoughts and wishes. We want this to be a fun event with lots of interaction. We will report out the results at the end of the meeting and post it on our website as well. Your ideas will help us be more proactive, customer-focused, and strategic in how we operate our section for you.

Come join the fun, bring a lot of ideas, and tell us your thoughts; it’s all about you! We will be giving prizes at the end for helping us enhance ASQ.

Invite your friends and co-workers to join us. Meet new friends and see old friends!
Please register by Friday, December 2nd
To Register for this monthly dinner meeting, click on this link

Participants: Kim Rochetti – Chair, Denise Arthur – Secretary, Kunita Gear, Randy Thompson, Tony Indihar, Rod Toro, Chris Anderson, Eric Schellenberg, Amy Slovacek, Linh Dye, John O’Reilly, Ed Vallorani,

Meeting called to order at 6:01 pm by Kim. A quorum was present.

The September 12, 2011 meeting minutes motion to approve by Eric and seconded by Tony.

Treasurers Financial Report by Randy

Treasurers Notes:

ASQ accepted the 2010-11 audit and financial report on 10/7/11. The tax exemption letter from the state of Missouri has been received. The section is not getting monthly or quarterly balances on our CD with BOA is becoming problematic.

For the September statement: CD Balance Not reported, Checking Balance $23,693.63, Additional Deposits none, Outstanding Checks 5 for $2,738.00, Petty Cash $150.00 for a Total section Balance (at reconciliation) $76,881.20.

Motion: To close out the CD and move to a money market account. Vote approved unanimously.

QMP Report by John

Section is meeting attendance for September at 78 with a goal of 60, below total member goal for September at 936 with a goal of 950, but meeting satisfaction goal for September with 4.4 and a goal of 4.1. The rest of the metrics will be reported at next meeting.

 Action: John will learn how to get access to membership information.
 Action: Chris will present a Lean presentation at the February meeting.

Certification Exam by Eric

37 people registered, 27 took exams, and 10 no shows.

Membership Retention by Kunita

 Action: Kim will send any member emails that ask to be removed from a mailing list to both Linh and Ed.
 Action: Kunita will send the 100 alternate section member list to Rod
 Action: Kunita will discontinue sending email retention blasts

Education Refresher Classes by Ed

October round had 4 people signed up for CSSBB class. December round has 6 people sign up for CQA and 7 for CSSGB. January has 7 signed up for manager class.

Web Site by Linh

Motion: To use .net from ASQ corporate to create website for St. Louis section website by Denise and seconded by Rod. 5 in favor and 4 against. Proposal passes.

 Action: Linh will provide training on website.

Future Meeting by Kim

18-Oct Katie Thenhaus Change Management
18-Oct David Hult Conflict to Collaboration using DiSC
6-Dec Kim Rochetti Vision Quest
17-Jan Tammy Serentis Minitab tips and tools: Version 16
17-Jan Brian Donley Quality by Design (DFSS)
21-Feb Chris Anderson Lean
21-Feb Dr. Dawn Newman Organizational Development
21-Mar Awards Dave and Busters
20-April Spring Conference

Spring Conference by Rod

• Date is April 20, 2012
o Early bird registration starts in November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
• Location
o Ameristar Casino
• Keynote Speakers
o Michael George
o Charles Cox
o Dr. Robert Gee
o Jerry Mairani
o Rhonda Hamm

There will be no exams at this Spring Conference.

Tony motioned to adjourn, seconded by Ed and approved at 8:43 pm.

____________________ ____________________
Denise Arthur Kim Rochetti
Secretary Chair

Approved on __________, 2011

_______________
(Secretary’s initials)

Next Meeting: Nov. 14 at Pujols 5