Quality Supervisor - Technology Resource Group

Warren, MI

About the Job

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise a group of UAW represented employees.
Ensure that process controls are in place to meet all corporate standards and for preventing the outflow of defects from the process.
Create, implement and sustain vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to the customer.
The Quality Supervisor must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution of vehicle quality issues.
Possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills - and have unquestioned integrity.
Must have a proven track record for developing and executing standardization.
Must have proven experience in both supplier and quality areas.
Must have a broad knowledge of the entire automotive engineering, manufacturing, testing and quality landscape.
Must possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
Manage day to day quality control and quality inspection activities to the assigned area(s)
Will be required to directly supervise hourly and or SBU
Daily auditing across all shifts to hold Team Members and Team Leaders accountable up to and including issuing discipline as required
Empowered through independent judgment to commence or cease production operations based on quality safety and/or regulatory requirements
Direct the workforce to follow government regulations and all applicable MQGR and Level 1 standards
Identify need for process improvements/procedures required
Document conditions found and identify opportunities for process improvement
Communicate results to quality and plant management
Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
Strong communication skills to lead and support meetings at all levels of the company, including SR leadership
Provide expert technical leadership and directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiatives.
Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results
Take over from PPR process after J1 (drive closure of open J1 issues and ensure plants comply with Quality/MQGR standards)
Develop and enhance PPR and audit checklists over time
Perform process audits based on internal and external quality indicators, leveraging standard checklists questions - audit the entire system a minimum of three times per year (3,679+ questions for 39+ processes)
Review critical processes and stations daily per VOC
Report monthly process conformity scorecard for the Plant
Review and Decision process standard deviations related to MQGR/Standards
Monitor all new or enhanced regulatory and corporate requirements and update process checklist and lead implementation
Assist in root cause, containment and corrective actions for all quality related issues
Achieve timely completion of containment corrective actions (Performance action notices) Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and utilize problem solving tools in day-to-day operations to drive issue resolution
Provide technical liaison support between Engineering, Quality, Production and Product Design departments
Embrace and execute standardization of best practices that ensure quality products
Document all non-conformance conditions found and identify and execute opportunities for process improvement
Demonstrate a working knowledge of vehicle audit items
Supervise all major aspects of vehicle inspection and analyze data for comparison to daily vehicle audits
Supervise the auditing of new production vehicles to validate quality or identify quality concerns
Training and coaching of salary and bargaining unit employees, both direct and indirect
Creates, implements and sustains vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to customers
Recommends and implements simple cost-effective error/mistake proofing strategies
Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllable
Support manufacturing facilities with launch readiness assessments and implementation methodology for compliance to requirements
Serve as liaison between plants and engineering. Conduct training (development, implementation) for plant personnel on quality requirements
Recommend and implement new initiatives to improve plant processes
Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibration

REQUIREMENTS

Must be available for any shift
Bachelors Degree required
Demonstrated planning/problem solving skills
Ability to work a flexible shift schedule
Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Office
Ability to analyze, synthesize and translate data into visual charts/graphs etc.
Flexibility to work on a rotating crew/shift schedule
Ability to work overtime as needed
Ability to be flexible to carry out tasks 'outside' of normal roles and responsibilities

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing / Assembly Plant experience
2 years of quality related experience
Lead Auditor Certifications and Practical experience
Supervisory experience of hourly personnel
Basic Knowledge of Statistics
Previous Leadership experience is a plus
Engineering degree or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

100% onsite position
Work different shifts and/or work weekends
Work in hot and/or cold environments
Work around heavy equipment or manufacturing machinery
Wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs and steel-toed shoes
Stand or walk for long periods of time each day
Frequently bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds
Work in tight or closed in spaces
Regularly climb ladder/man lift/stairs/crawl under vehicles if necessary
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment

Source : Technology Resource Group