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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Quality Program Manager located in Atlanta, GA or Germantown, TN.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining a systemic quality focus using the collection and analysis of defect data. This is to be achieved by implementing and maintaining common data collection tools and partnering with geographically distributed business functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide accurate data to the business on product performance.
• Identify trends in reported data that may indicate areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present data as requested to leadership to drive effective
  actions.
• Escalate urgent reported issues as appropriate in a timely fashion.
• Identify effective correction and containment.
• Leading root cause investigations to address key business objectives.
• Drive timely execution of identified corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop strong relationships with organizational functions to ensure working understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each function.
• Using data engage senior leadership in the operationalization and utilization of data to meet organization objectives.
• Coach and support personnel in the use of continuous improvement tools and
  methodologies
• Drive a sense of urgency for results utilizing operational project review
  and meaningful metrics.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or financial field
• Minimum 5 years of elevator experience in either production, design, installation, or service
• Proven expertise in data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations.
• Ability to travel (both domestic and international)
• Experience in data analysis
• Technical mastery of defect identification, correction, and containment of
  defects
• Root cause analysis expertise
• Demonstrated success in coaching other in system usage (Benchmark or other data collection systems)
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt (trained or certified).
• Minimum of 5 years of continuous improvement experience
• Evidence of effective execution in a matrix organization
• Energizing and effective leader – able to motivate others to excel
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skill at all levels of the
  organization.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results against organization goals and
  timelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Black Belt certification preferred
• Project Management Professional experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years in a cross functional quality position or 5 years of leading
  teams with a focus on process improvements
• Data analysis experience preferred

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, supplemental medical plans, basic life insurance, AD&D, short term and long term disability, optional life and AD&D, optional spouse and dependent life insurance, dependent life insurance, flexible spend account, health savings account, identity theft monitoring, pet insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Relocation assistance offered for candidates relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

Employees will receive 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. Employees will enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year and 5 paid days of sick leave. Up to six weeks of paid parental leave will be available for use after successful completion of 90-days of full-time employment. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.