Kenall, a leading manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions for specialized environments, has exceptional opportunities available at our headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Working together, Kenall has become a champion in manufacturing complex lighting solutions for healthcare, high-abuse, transportation, sealed enclosure and security detention environments. For 50 years, Kenall has been a proud advocate for manufacturing in America. We are pleased to announce the following dynamic career opportunity:
QUALITY MANAGER
The Quality Manager will create the future direction and overall vision, strategy and implementation plan for Kenall’s Quality organization and product/process systems. Responsible for Quality Management System development and ongoing compliance. Manages corrective action systems, process improvements and auditing projects. Ensures compliance with national and international standards/legislation, and that tests and procedures are properly performed and evaluated. Manages and maintains the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs. Leads ISO implementation and all internal/external certification audits. Organizes and manages quality assurance function. Promotes quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
Will apply Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and other relevant Quality Management tools, utilize statistics and SPC for developing the sciences behind Kenall’s future quality control methods and incorporate these tools where necessary in the newly developed QMS. Develop product specifications for suppliers and internal expectations, and determine machine capabilities where critical to solid state lighting applications and fixture design and production.
This position requires a Bachelors degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of quality management experience (minimum 5 years in Quality program implementation and maintenance); electronics component & system quality control experience (preferably solid state lighting background) and the ability to develop a comprehensive Quality department strategy and implementation plans. Must possess strong leadership, communication, project management and presentation skills.
Kenall is an established, financially stable organization with a proven track record of excellence and great corporate culture. If you share our drive, professionalism and enthusiastic spirit and would like to be a part of a growing company, please forward your resume to: