Manufacturing Quality and QMS Leader — Automotive Paints

Be the site voice of quality in an automotive coatings operationWhat success looks likeA proactive quality culture where prevention comes firstA high performing QMS that meets internal and external expectations and sustains ISO9001 and IATF16949 certificationsReliable launches through APQP and PPAP with robust control plansClear, actionable KPI dashboards driving root cause and countermeasuresSuppliers aligned to NPAA requirements, with SCARs closed to true root causeYour impactDrive sitewide quality ownership through communication, role modeling, accountability, and trainingOversee customer specific requirements, customer audits, internal audits, calibration, GR&R and MSA studies, document control, and management review while maintaining certificationsEmbed quality into new product introductions, ensuring QA and control plan updates before mass productionTrack and lead improvements on Cost of Quality, Non Conforming Material Generation, Abnormals, Customer Complaints, and Expired or Off Spec Inventory ManagementAudit sub suppliers, verify their QMS meets NPAA quality standards, and manage the SCAR process from initial investigation through corrective action implementationApply and enforce company policy consistently and hold teams to standard workRecruit, train, develop, and evaluate talent while setting departmental goalsWhat you bringBachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field preferred10 plus years of experience preferred in automotive coatings within Technical, Quality, or Operations Quality preferredSupervisory leadership requiredProven project management and cross functional process improvement resultsStandards experience with ISO9001 and IATF16949; lead auditor preferredAdvanced problem solving for customer complaint RCA and CI or kaizenBenefits and rewardsEarned bonus structure including attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan11 paid holidays plus PTO to support balanceComprehensive health and welfare coverage with a 401(k) program and exceptional company matchTuition reimbursement, employee recognition, and advancement opportunitiesCompany events that celebrate our NPAA team year roundSalary$89,985.14 to $149,403.00 annually. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.Core competenciesDiscretion with confidential mattersDeadline discipline and multi project coordinationSelf directed work styleCommitment to a harassment free workplace and strong teamworkDetail orientationAdvanced Excel and Word; ERP experience such as SAPManufacturing experience preferredAbility to identify problems, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsComfort operating in a fast paced, dynamic environment, including off shift hours as neededNippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics