Quality Manager - International Automotive Components

We have an opening for a Quality Manager to join our team, this candidate must have a great work ethic, a high sense of urgency, and dynamic energy.

WHO YOU ARE!

• Strategic thinker. You enjoy analyzing data or trends for planning, forecasting, and advising.
• Collaborative partner. You build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Analytical problem solver. You love to solve problems by going beyond just "fixing" to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend new ideas.

The day-to-day:

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.

• To demonstrate problem-solving skills in a work environment striving for continuous improvement.

• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees as described in the Work Plant and Work Safety Rules.

• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies, and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor to correct the situation. Report all accidents and near misses promptly when they occur.

• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.

• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments in all areas of your assigned department per the established procedures and work guidance.

• Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives, and activities.

• Clean all assigned work areas after completion of the required work according to 5s standards.

• Maintain proper radio etiquette when using company radios, PA System, and/or phone, business use only.

• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Duties:

• Directly supervises all employees in the Quality Assurance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with TS16949 standards.

• CCC Quality principal.

• Ensure that requirements of the ”Implementation Rules for Compulsory Certification of Products” document are effectively established, implemented, and maintained in the plant.

• Ensure product consistency and conformity between product and standard.

• Correctly use the CCC certificate and mark, and ensure continuous validity of the certificate status of products affixed with the CCC mark.

• CNCA-C11-09:2014

• Responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity and quality goals.

• Assures processes and completed products meet specified standards and specifications.

• Leads investigations of non-conformities in data or products to determine root cause.

• Track corrective action effectiveness and responsiveness.

• Works with all departments in the development, documentation, and implementation of the Quality System.

• Participates in internal and external audits and reports the status of the Quality System.

• Participates with Program Teams on new product design and manufacture.

• Assists in the development of DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.

• Part approval submissions to customers.

• Support customer and registrar quality audits, meetings, and supplier days.

• Support supplier or vendor development and control.

• KPI tracking and maintenance.

• Attend production parts reviews and enter data into customer system(s)

• Maintain customer quality contacts and correspondence

• Maintain close working relationships with internal departments for tracking design, quality, manufacturing, and supplier-related issues

• Analyze corrective actions for completeness for related production concerns, and work with supplier or plant quality to closure

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 experience in the quality assurance field

Experience Requirements

• Excellent computer including typing and the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

• (5) five or more years experience Supervising in a manufacturing environment, prefer union experience.

• Complete understanding and comprehension of TS16949

• Ability to read, write, and perform non-complex mathematical calculations

• Must be a team player having excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and interpersonal skills as well as analytical skills

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.

• Ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, and follow direction

Training Requirements:

• This position will be required to travel to other facilities or training locations as well as on-site training as needed.

PPE Requirements

• This position requires the use of eye protection and hearing protection and any PPE specific to the task being performed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand on feet and/or sit 8-12 hours a day and lift up to 40lbs on an occasional basis and 15

Perks to working with IAC!

• Competitive salary
• Three (3) weeks of vacation
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supportive leadership
• Holiday plant shut-down
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work in a place where your team values you!