CPM
Quality Manager – Lexington, NC
Company Overview
CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of processing equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market‑leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on four continents with a presence in 150+ countries. From the food you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable.
Position Overview The Quality Manager is an on‑site role at our Lexington, NC facility. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a key member of the site leadership team. The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring product quality, developing a cohesive quality management system, and identifying and eliminating waste while improving processes.
Essential Job Duties
Utilize data‑driven problem‑solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, scrap, first‑article inspection, and customer specification flow down.
Ensure site compliance with internal quality requirements.
Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products.
Manage the activity and personal and professional development of the quality staff.
Facilitate the flow of work to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the shop floor.
Assist Plant Management in the strategic definition and implementation of quality assurance.
Work with the Corporate and Lexington Supply Chain team to develop and oversee sub‑tiered suppliers’ qualifications and certifications.
Lead project meetings to determine tasks, task ownership, dependencies, and deadlines.
Confer with management, supervisors and associates to enforce quality standards.
Identify, investigate and prepare Corrective Action Reports.
Perform visual, first‑piece or full inspections on components, finished goods and physical testing.
Maintain good housekeeping practice and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner so as not to inflict injury to self or others.
Other duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Responsible for monitoring production areas to ensure quality products are being produced and in compliance with
Visual Standards
Dimensional Specifications
Gauging Requirements
Documentation
Print Specifications
Bill of Materials
Quality Inspection Policies and Procedures
Essential Skills and Abilities
Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem‑solving techniques and methodologies.
Ability to prioritize incoming purchased items combined with in‑process jobs.
Ability to change priorities based on business needs with minimal notice.
Proficient with a wide variety of dimensional measurement equipment including calipers, coordinate measurement machine, micrometers, bore gages, inside micrometers, height gauges and fixed gages.
Blueprint reading capability.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineered drawings, procedure manuals, safety rules and operating instructions.
Strong understanding of quality concepts and requirements.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.
Proven track record of customer satisfaction success both internally and externally.
Familiar with applying business process mapping to improvement opportunities.
Fundamental understanding of mathematics.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
Follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures.
Good time management skills.
Good housekeeping practice.
Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Flexible when having to change priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to address quality compliance issues with other departments such as Planning, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, etc.
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Ability to learn new applications as required.
Must be safety and quality conscious.
Education and Experience Requirements Experience in a machining, welding and fabrication environment is strongly suggested. This role will focus primarily on sub‑components for weldments, sub‑assemblies and full assemblies for O.E.M capital equipment. Candidates with a college degree and a minimum of 5 years’ QA experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
Physical Requirements
Strength and endurance: lifting heavy objects, carrying equipment (up to 45 lbs.), and standing for long periods.
Manual dexterity: precise assembly of machinery parts requiring good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Mobility and flexibility: working in confined spaces, bending, kneeling, crouching, or reaching overhead.
Visual acuity: reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and ensuring proper alignment of components.
Hearing ability: hearing instructions and safety warnings in a noisy environment.
Safety awareness: following safety protocols to prevent injuries while working with hazardous equipment.
Stamina: sustaining performance throughout long hours in physically demanding conditions.
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.
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Position Overview The Quality Manager is an on‑site role at our Lexington, NC facility. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a key member of the site leadership team. The Quality Manager will be responsible for ensuring product quality, developing a cohesive quality management system, and identifying and eliminating waste while improving processes.
Essential Job Duties
Utilize data‑driven problem‑solving methods to improve key quality metrics such as internal and external PPM, scrap, first‑article inspection, and customer specification flow down.
Ensure site compliance with internal quality requirements.
Drive a culture of quality at the source whereby all associates assume ownership for the quality of their work, services, and products.
Manage the activity and personal and professional development of the quality staff.
Facilitate the flow of work to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the shop floor.
Assist Plant Management in the strategic definition and implementation of quality assurance.
Work with the Corporate and Lexington Supply Chain team to develop and oversee sub‑tiered suppliers’ qualifications and certifications.
Lead project meetings to determine tasks, task ownership, dependencies, and deadlines.
Confer with management, supervisors and associates to enforce quality standards.
Identify, investigate and prepare Corrective Action Reports.
Perform visual, first‑piece or full inspections on components, finished goods and physical testing.
Maintain good housekeeping practice and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner so as not to inflict injury to self or others.
Other duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Responsible for monitoring production areas to ensure quality products are being produced and in compliance with
Visual Standards
Dimensional Specifications
Gauging Requirements
Documentation
Print Specifications
Bill of Materials
Quality Inspection Policies and Procedures
Essential Skills and Abilities
Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem‑solving techniques and methodologies.
Ability to prioritize incoming purchased items combined with in‑process jobs.
Ability to change priorities based on business needs with minimal notice.
Proficient with a wide variety of dimensional measurement equipment including calipers, coordinate measurement machine, micrometers, bore gages, inside micrometers, height gauges and fixed gages.
Blueprint reading capability.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineered drawings, procedure manuals, safety rules and operating instructions.
Strong understanding of quality concepts and requirements.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand fluent English.
Proven track record of customer satisfaction success both internally and externally.
Familiar with applying business process mapping to improvement opportunities.
Fundamental understanding of mathematics.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite; Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness while completing work in a timely manner.
Follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures.
Good time management skills.
Good housekeeping practice.
Adapt to changes in the work environment.
Flexible when having to change priorities.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to address quality compliance issues with other departments such as Planning, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, etc.
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
Ability to learn new applications as required.
Must be safety and quality conscious.
Education and Experience Requirements Experience in a machining, welding and fabrication environment is strongly suggested. This role will focus primarily on sub‑components for weldments, sub‑assemblies and full assemblies for O.E.M capital equipment. Candidates with a college degree and a minimum of 5 years’ QA experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
Physical Requirements
Strength and endurance: lifting heavy objects, carrying equipment (up to 45 lbs.), and standing for long periods.
Manual dexterity: precise assembly of machinery parts requiring good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Mobility and flexibility: working in confined spaces, bending, kneeling, crouching, or reaching overhead.
Visual acuity: reading blueprints, inspecting parts, and ensuring proper alignment of components.
Hearing ability: hearing instructions and safety warnings in a noisy environment.
Safety awareness: following safety protocols to prevent injuries while working with hazardous equipment.
Stamina: sustaining performance throughout long hours in physically demanding conditions.
Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.
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