Quality Manager

QUALITY MANAGER NEEDED - FT. WAYNE, INDIANA A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area needs a Quality Manager. Prospective Candidates MUST have previous Tier 1 Automotive Quality Management Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Liaise with customers and coordinate with staff and internal departments to effectively meet PPAP requirements for the introduction of new products, and subsequent revisions of engineering changes. Direct quality staff to effectively monitor production to consistent required quality levels. Assist and supervise the team to correctly interpret GD&T drawings and support CMM technician to develop dimensional inspection methods Monitor and assist in the dispositioning of quarantined goods, with the goal of maintaining zero inventory in these areas. Keeps management informed of quality product and liaison with all plant departments and customers. Monitor plant scrap and rework, customer rejections and returns. In the event of receiving a customer concern (verbal or electronic), issue a customer / concern report to the MDS team. Stop further processing and inform the area supervisor or manager responsible when becoming aware that a product or process is non-conformance. Ensure business system is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the current ISO9001/IATF 16949 standards, corporate and customer specific requirements. Ensure compliance to all health and safety rules and housekeeping principals. Ensure substandard conditions and practices identified in plant safety audits are corrected. Prepare reports and key measurable indicators each month. Carry out corrective actions if necessary and report information out in a monthly management review meeting. Attend management report-out meetings on a weekly basis; Production and Fast Response Meetings daily. Head the internal audit process (QMS, Process & Product, LPA) and ensure compliance as required. Provide oversight and direction and delegate responsibilities to all members of the department. Manage performance: communicate job expectations and conduct employee evaluations for all department members on an end of probation basis and an annual basis. Coach, counsel, mentor and discipline employees with the assistance of human resources and senior management as necessary. Work with human resources to interview and select candidates to fill vacancies within the department. Determine employee development and/or training needs for department members on an annual basis. Prepare annual training plan and submit it to the human resources department. Complete training effectiveness evaluation forms and submit to the human resources department. Participate in succession planning activities including career development. Assist with job analysis on a yearly basis. Prepare departmental budget on an annual basis. Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable. Adopt, practice, and promote Kaizen principles; participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities. Encourage continuous improvement efforts within the department and ensure submission of individual and team GEARs to achieve one hundred percent participation. Must appropriately handle sensitive information and always maintain confidentiality. Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies, and procedures including the legislative requirements of the OHSA. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Prospective Candidates MUST have previous Tier 1 Automotive Quality Management Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting. Minimum of t3 Years Experience in a Supervisory or Management Position is Required. Qualifications to include technical, analytical and judgmental knowledge of current quality control methods employed by engineering and manufacturing. Strong background and experience in Metal Stamping and Welding is must (SPOT, MIG) Excellent knowledge of the ISO9001 and IATF 16949 standards, including Customer Specific Requirements and AIAG core tools (PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc) Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to coach, counsel, discipline, mentor and motivate. Supervisory skills in employee development, health and safety, hiring, orientation, and performance reviews. Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and customer portals (GM, Ford, Stellantis, etc) Must be willing to solve customer problems in a timely manner including plant visits. IATF 16949 QMS Expertise Experience with AIAG Core Tools including - APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC Knowledgeable with Customer Portals and Customer Specific Requirements (General Motors, Ford, Stellantis) Strong Background and Expertise in Metal Stamping and Welding (SPOT, GMAW etc.) GD&T and Metrology Interpretations Containment and Escalation Processes Leads Internal Audits (QMS, Manufacturing Process and Product, LPA) Customer Relationship Management Communication & Influence #J-18808-Ljbffr