Kymera International
Quality Manager
Kymera International, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production quality standards. Monitors and audits process, material, and product testing against established standards and conducts a continuous analysis of quality defects and deviations. Optimizes processes to comply with existing and new regulatory requirements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products.Strong background in lean manufacturing/six sigma conceptsImplement best practices and process improvements to enhance product quality.Leads and translates strategy deployment goals to Organizational events and KAIZEN team actions.Manages daily continuous improvement activities and ensures consistency in applying lean principles across all functional areas.Ensures compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO).Coordinates quality system audits; internal and external.Reviews, analyzes, resolves, and reports on company quality issues, which include customer complaints, product returns, purchasing discrepancies, late shipments, concession requests and re-work product.Works collaboratively with customers, suppliers, teammates, and support areas, in a team environment. Determine the appropriate tools, methodologies, and timing of improvement activities to achieve business objectives.Submits and manages department within agreed budget, policies, and standards.Represents the company for external and internal events, as requested.Track, record, and maintain quality assurance data.JOB QUALIFICATIONS :Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment.Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing environment.Experience with ISO and QS systems, and their associated audits.Sound administrative, management, communication and people skills.
Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to production quality standards. Monitors and audits process, material, and product testing against established standards and conducts a continuous analysis of quality defects and deviations. Optimizes processes to comply with existing and new regulatory requirements.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products.Strong background in lean manufacturing/six sigma conceptsImplement best practices and process improvements to enhance product quality.Leads and translates strategy deployment goals to Organizational events and KAIZEN team actions.Manages daily continuous improvement activities and ensures consistency in applying lean principles across all functional areas.Ensures compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO).Coordinates quality system audits; internal and external.Reviews, analyzes, resolves, and reports on company quality issues, which include customer complaints, product returns, purchasing discrepancies, late shipments, concession requests and re-work product.Works collaboratively with customers, suppliers, teammates, and support areas, in a team environment. Determine the appropriate tools, methodologies, and timing of improvement activities to achieve business objectives.Submits and manages department within agreed budget, policies, and standards.Represents the company for external and internal events, as requested.Track, record, and maintain quality assurance data.JOB QUALIFICATIONS :Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment.Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, process improvement concepts and methods along with the flexibility and adaptability to accept, support, and deploy new processes in a changing environment.Experience with ISO and QS systems, and their associated audits.Sound administrative, management, communication and people skills.