1.Effectively manage and advance all aspects of CB & WC manufacturing Quality.
2.Lead and coach teams by establishing business and personal accountability plans and manage activities and goal attainment to the VSM line's Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), specifically Quality (DPPM, COPQ and FPY).
3.Provide daily, weekly, and monthly operational progress reports to management.
4.Collaborate with the sales leadership team to enhance the customer relationship through consistent execution and communication.
5.Lead and mentor direct reports, building their management and decision-making skills, continuously promoting a culture that is focused on success, and emphasizing respect, trust, and empathy in the workplace.
6.Promote a culture of employee engagement in continuous improvement.
7.Manage the development of and the compliance of the overall quality assurance and quality control programs at the facility.
8.Monitor quality through internal corrective action process and implementation of metrics to ensure that the products are of the highest quality and in compliance with company policies.
9.Drive process audit.
10.Address customer returned warranty work from customer.
11.Work with Supply Chain Management (SCM) on supplier quality development and improvement objectives.
Skills/Competencies:
1.3+ years of direct leadership experience in management of a Quality Management System for purpose of maintaining certification/compliance to International Standards, e.g., ISO9001, IATF16949.
2.5+ years of quality control function required, thorough knowledge of the preparation and implementation of quality procedures, specifications, test plans, and work procedures
3.Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes, including knowledge of welding, and other processing techniques for the manufacturing of heat exchangers preferred, and raw materials, production equipment.
4.Decision making - process mapping, risk analysis and problem-solving, analytical and reasoning ability and good judgment for complex business decisions based on data and facts.
5.Excellent verbal and written skills in English required, including the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly.
6.Highly skilled and proficient use of technology, including standard office software [Word, Excel, PowerPoint] and ERP (Plex) systems, i.e., SAP is required; Experience in ERP PLEX environment preferred.
7.Lean manufacturing capabilities is essential, ideally with a Six Sigma Black or Green Belt and CI project experience preferred, and ASQ CQM, CQE or CQA, Certified Lead Internal Auditor, or other certificate as plus.