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Omega Tool Corp is the global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of plastics tooling. We offer solutions for complex tooling and plastic part challenges to world-class OEM and Tier 1 clients for over 40 years. As we continue to expand our footprint, we are recruiting top talent to join our team.
Job Summary:The Operational Excellence Specialist supports the Operational Excellence Manager by maintaining and improving the Quality Management System, coordinating audits and corrective actions, analyzing performance and quality data, and supporting cross-functional process improvements. The role helps ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, while promoting efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Job Details:
- Full-time, day shift, Monday-Friday (8:00 A.M.- 4:30P.M.)
- Total comprehensive benefit and pension package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Potential opportunity for a Signing Bonus
Qualifications:- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- Three to five years of relevant manufacturing quality or continuous improvement experience.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, with familiarity with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements. Ability to communicate effectively in English: additional languages such as Spanish will be considered an asset but not a requirement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or QMS software is an asset. Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
- Strong analytical, forecasting and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Job Responsibilities:- Maintain and improve QMS documentation, including procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (where applicable), and customer-specific requirements.
- Monitor process compliance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Ensure accurate document control and escalate compliance concerns to the Operational Excellence Manager.
- Coordinate and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Prepare audit documentation, record findings, and track corrective actions.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Verify action effectiveness and ensure timely closure of audit findings and nonconformities.
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, waste, process variation, and operational costs.
- Support Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving activities.
- Analyze quality data and monitor KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and implement sustainable improvements.
- Monitor project progress and report results to the Operational Excellence Manager.
- Maintain accurate records and complete assigned activities within established timelines.
- Support employee training and promote quality awareness and continuous improvement.
- Follow company policies, confidentiality requirements, and health and safety procedures.
Working Conditions: - Must be able to lift heavy material (ex. up to 20 lbs.)
- Must be able to stand and or sit for extended periods of time
- Occasional overtime and travel may be required
**Wage range for this position is $65,000-$75,000
