Quality Manager (Contingency Hire)

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Quality Manager (Contingency Hire)

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Program Summary

KBR will help support the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps at Naval Station Mayport and the Marine Corps Support Facility at Blount Island. Our goal is to help their missions run smoothly and successfully. Let's work together to make a positive impact and achieve results.

Naval Station Mayport is located along the St. Johns River in Duval County, Florida. It covers 3,409 acres and is the third-largest naval surface fleet area in the U.S. Since it opened in 1942, it has become a key hub with a harbor for 34 ships and a runway for most Department of Defense aircraft.

The Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island (MCSF-BI) covers 911 acres on the eastern side of Blount Island, plus an extra 333 acres nearby. This facility is vital for keeping Marine Air-Ground Task Forces ready. MCSF-BI has a deep-water slipway and direct access to the Atlantic, allowing for quick loading and unloading of the largest Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) ships. This helps deploy combat vehicles and supplies.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Quality Manager to support operations at NAVSTA Mayport, Blount Island, and surrounding areas. This full-time, on-site role is essential to upholding the Contractor's Quality Management System (QMS) throughout all phases of work. The Quality Manager will optimize project execution by ensuring services meet the established quality standards, including reliability, usability, and performance.

Please note: This position is contingent upon award.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish and update the Quality Management (QM) Plan detailing the QMS methodology, policy, objectives, training, procedures, and oversight of subcontracted work.
• Establish and maintain an inspection and surveillance system in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-4 to ensure work performed conforms to contract requirements.
• Systematically assess compliance with performance objectives and standards across all work types (Recurring Work, Non-Recurring Work, E/U/R, PM, etc.).
• Implement assessment-driven corrective and preventive actions and necessary process adjustments in a timely manner to eliminate problems throughout all operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all work processes, procedures, quality inspections, surveillance results, and corrective/preventive actions. Ensure the file is available to the Government and submitted upon contract completion/termination.
• Prepare and submit the Contractor Quality Inspection and Surveillance Report monthly (or as directed by the KO) detailing events, results, corrective actions taken, and management process adjustments
• Oversee and direct Quality Control (QC) personnel whose primary duty is to enforce the QMS. QC personnel must report directly to the Quality Manager

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen.

• Possess a current Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in preparing and enforcing QMS programs on contracts of similar size, scope, and complexity

• Possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 6 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining.
• Possess a NACI clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree with a major study in Logistics, Maintenance, Business, or Quality Assurance or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of quality supervisor/manager experience (industry-specific experience is a plus).
• 3 years' experience in administrative, professional, analytical or other work related to ISO 9001/14001 programs or operations is also required.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with FAR.
• Have a current CMQ/OE Certification
• Complete all required pre-requisite training prior to assignment.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, or Project Management.

• Bachelor's degree with a major study in Logistics, Maintenance, Business, or Quality Assurance or equivalent work experience
• 3 years' experience in administrative, professional, analytical, or other work related to ISO 9001/14001 programs or operations
• Experience with the development and implementation of corrective and preventive action, audit, and continuous improvement programs.
• Certifications such as ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, or Project Management.
• Experience with the development and implementation of corrective and preventive action, audit, and continuous improvement programs.

• In-depth knowledge of quality and project management tools, concepts, and methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.