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Quality Control, Safety and ISO Manager

Yorktown, Virginia (USCG Training Center) Full time

Quality and Safety Manager

Location: US Coast Guard Training Center - Yorktown, VA

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $76,000-$86,000

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Quality and Safety Manager at Tessera include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

  • Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

  • 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

  • Potential shared earning bonus

  • Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

  • Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

  • Verizon wireless discount

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an expert and committed Quality and Safety Manager with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

  • Full authority and responsibility for assuring performance objectives and standards of the contract are met.  Ensure compliance of services in all facilities.

  • Interface and proactively collaborate with regulatory, development and operational functions to meet Tessra deliverables with timely approvals.

  • Develop and execute long term operations reporting procedures, as well as the short term tactical operational reporting procedures and activities of the company with a goal to maximize ease and speed of deployment, reduce costs, and provide outstanding internal and external customer support.

  • Team with Quality and Safety Program Managers to coordinate program and training activities and share best practices nationwide.

  • Develop Quality Control Plan and perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control inspections ensuring compliance, objectives, goals and initiatives are met.

  • Analyze results and recommend to the systems managers measured performance results, objectives and efficiency of the systems.   Identify measures to prevent the recurrence of poor performance

  • Responsible for ISO Process development, maintenance, support and management.  Track successful utilization and address gaps and needs in ISO tools.  Manage with an in-depth knowledge of ISO standards and partner with production areas to influence Quality strategy.

  • Perform internal ISO audits and participate in third party audits.

  • Work with managers to formulate and implement policies and procedures to facilitate, clarify and correct processes.

Monitor operational performance using ISO processes in conjunction with site database.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors degree in Safety & Quality. 3-5 years of General Safety, Quality, and ISO experience is required

  • Certifications in OSHA 30, OSHA 10, CSP, ASP, First Aid/CPR/AED, HAZWOPER, ISO 9001/ISO 45001, JSA Training is preferred. 

  • Working knowledge of ISO systems and procedures is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. 

  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  • May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

  • Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

  • Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

  • A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

  • Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

* Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process. 

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@tessera.org.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify