Manager, Quality Assurance (MCPP)

About the role

KBR's Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and provides maintenance and logistics services to the U.S. Marine Corps. As Quality Manager, you will manage the Quality Management Support System, ensure compliance with customer standards, identify non-conformances through regular audits, implement corrective actions and revise the local Quality Control Plan. You will also institute built-in quality measures to improve efficiency and product delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain detailed reports of non-conformances and corrective actions and prepare reports for senior management.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality processes and systems, and direct the coordination of quality efforts across the logistics management and maintenance program.
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve quality issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, oversee procedure reviews and keep certifications active.
• Develop and run the internal audit schedule per ISO 9001:2015, and develop and mentor quality personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Marine Corps policies, regulations and orders, and lead projects through all phases.
• Act as the main interface with customers and use problem-solving, process mapping, Six Sigma and Lean methods to reduce waste.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen, able to pass a U.S. Government background investigation and hold a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 8 years of progressively complex experience in quality assurance for logistics, including 6 years in management and 4 years supervisory.
• In-depth knowledge of Marine Corps policies and shipboard equipment logistics.
• Preferred: CMQ/OE certification within 1 year of hire, and Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt.

Required skills

• Quality assurance concepts, principles and techniques.
• Lean and Six Sigma process improvement.
• Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R and an Employee Support Program.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.