Cortland is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of technologically advanced ropes, slings, and strength members. Collaborating with customers, our team uses its experience in high performance materials and market knowledge to transform ideas into proven products.  For more than 35 years, our custom-built solutions have been developed for work in the toughest environments and to overcome some of the world’s greatest challenges. They consistently enable our customers to meet the demands of the aerospace, defense, medical, research, subsea, marine, and energy industries.

Cortland is wholly owned by Enerpac Tool Group. Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries. The Company’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at HTTPS://WWW.ENERPACTOOLGROUP.COM/.

SUMMARY – BASIC FUNCTION OF THE ROLE

Lead development, improvement, and implementation of the organization’s Quality System. Assure all product specifications and product regulatory requirements are met. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assure all aspects of the Quality System (ISO 9000) are developed and implemented, concentrating on permanent corrective and preventative actions to enhance system capability. 
2. Educate associates and management in effective quality assurance practices and systems. 
3. Work with local and global affiliates to ensure all customer specifications are met and customer satisfaction is a focus through all phases of the operation. 
4. Support the Supplier Development Process to continuously improve organizational measurements. 
5. Provide technical guidance and facilitate problem-solving methodologies regarding quality-related issues. 
6. Develop and maintain appropriate World-Class measurements to drive improvement activities. 
7. Support quality assurance activities including special projects as assigned.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - identify the competencies that are most critical for success in the role

1. Strong leadership skills.
2. Good communication and facilitation skills, both oral and written.
3. Work in a cross-functional team environment.
4. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
5. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
6. Leadership Expectation Competencies: Decision making, business acumen, drive for results, adaptability, effective communication.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of four years’ experience in a technical capacity in (Engineering, Quality, or Manufacturing); ISO 9000 System management experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certified (preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to travel to a variety of work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time, as well as sitting for a period of time due to travel.

Approximately20% of travel within region.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee’s work environment will vary from day to day from either office environment or climate-controlled manufacturing facilities.

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DIRECT REPORTS

2 Quality Technicians

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Required Skills Required Experience

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  CPR certification preferred. Certified Personal Trainer and previous fitness experience also preferred.  Computer and clerical skills also necessary.