The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.
Major Function
Responsible for management of component and product quality
Responsible for planning and development of quality processes and methods.
Acts a liaison between Toro, component suppliers and customers in all aspects of warranty and quality issues concerning consumer products.
What Will You Do?
In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:
SUPERVISION: 20%
Continuous evaluation of the Quality Management System for effectiveness and adequacy.
Ensure product conformity so that the safety of anyone making, using, or servicing our product is secure
Facilitate staff in attaining appropriate certifications through ASQ and the effective use of statistical and other tool sets related to six sigma training doctrine.
Serves as a member of the Windom leadership team in establishing and achieving plant goals
Prepares and manages budget and planning process including manpower, tools, and equipment, facility needs, capital, training, performance, and safety.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT 50%
Reviews quality problems with plant management and engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects.
Prepare and communicate data to appropriate parties based on feedback attained from warranty reports, COQ, validation audits, internal audits, andon data, supplier qn's and scorecards, etc. Lead corrective action efforts based on such data.
Reviews all new products and component parts and provides planning for a smooth and efficient start up and recommends changes in design where quality can be improved.
Responsible for implementation of quality plans designed to prevent defects in supplier components and Toro finished products.
Ensures proper and timely communications with Materials and Assembly Operations to maintain quality standards.
Review inspection procedures for thoroughness and coordinates improvements with Quality Control engineering.
QUALITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 20%
Coordinate and lead all plant TQM, QES, ISO training, certification procedures, methods and audits.
Ensures employees and supervisor training on the application of quality processes. Acts as liaison with; Component Suppliers, Design Engineering, Divisional Quality and Test Departments, and Toro Distributors and Customers to resolve quality / warranty issues and ensure product quality is maintained.
Establish and maintains quality standards for all shop auditors and inspectors through Quality training programs.
Coordinate external agency calibration of testing equipment and ensure appropriate documentation.
SAFETY: 5%
Ensure all Employees are trained in Safety Rules and procedures and support and consistently enforce safety policies.
Participate in Safety Inspections and support Plant Safety activities.
Establish Safety measurement goals and accountability for employees under their direction.
Review Department Accident / Investigation reports and participate in preventive/corrective Safety planning.
Full job description will be provided to final candidate at point of offer.
Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company .
What Do You Need?
To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field and 7 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Ability to qualify for American Society of Quality (ASQ) certification levels.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
ISO 9000 Quality Management System experience preferred
What Can We Give You?
At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits.
Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
