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SCM Talent

Senior Manager, Quality

SCM Talent, Leetonia, Ohio, United States, 44431


Senior Manager, Quality - Metal Extrusion & Casting - Automotive Industry - Ohio

Our Client continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, our client serves a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage all IATF-16949/ISO-9001 program activities including being the primary plant representative and authority on IATF-16949/ISO-9001 requirements and the primary contact to external ISO auditors.Responsible for corrective and preventive action processes, including customer interaction. Uses Lean Tools, Statistical Techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action.Effectively interface with customers and/or suppliers to effectively address issues, concerns, programs, projects, etc.Support manufacturing processes with adequate and effective capability studies, problem solving activities and quality analysis.Develop, coach, motivate, counsel employees regarding quality functions, tools, and philosophiesAssist with the development of quality objectives necessary to support Key Result Area (KRA) plans. Develop and drive action plans associated with these plans.Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on improving plant objectives.Collect and compile data to support the QMS management review process.Leads multi-disciplinary team activities associated with Advanced Product Quality Planning.Monitors, guides and reviews outside processors to achieve quality, service and delivery goals.Leads all quality assurance activities associated with production and production planning.Manages and coordinates the Returned Material Authorization (RMA) and Customer Complaint Notification (CCN) activities with input from Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing groups.Responsible for selection of special characteristics, corrective action system, customer portal as a member of the Leetonia Leadership Team.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree (B. S./B. A.) in a related technical field from four-year college or universityMasters in Technical field( Engineering, Math etc.) or MBA preferred10 or more years of experience in Quality management or Quality Control in a heavy manufacturing environment with stringent quality requirementsTier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing experienceExperience in leading multiple team levels including Lab Techs and EngineersExperience with Quality System management and implementationExperience with IATF or AS9100 Certifications requiredGD&T Training/Certification requiredIATF Auditor is preferredExperience with Tensile testing, Metallography, OGP and CMMExperience with Lean Six Sigma and Statistical ToolsExperience with Automotive APQP Launch requiredManufacturing experience requiredExperience in collaborating with other departments and fieldsDemonstrated experience in Employee EngagementExperience in team building.Must be able to problem solve and think outside of the box. Root cause Analysis and Solution based thinkingProject PlanningA desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments.Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately.Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.