Quality Control Assistant Manager-Day Shift presso Futaba Indiana of America Corporation

Description

This position reports to the Quality Control Manager and is responsible for helping with coordinating all activity for the Quality Control Department. 

This position is responsible for strict adherence to FIA company policies, procedures, and performance expectations by managing and coaching staff members, and by leading by example

• Supports the FIA Company Hoshin and ensure targets are set and met through the year. 
• Helps develop an annual departmental expense budget and Monitor to ensure budget is met. 
• Help Lead Quality Improvement Activities related to the shop floor to improve overall FIA quality 
• Helps oversee Quality of Current Production Models (Floor Inspection, Measurement, Containment, Sorting, Destruct Lab, Change Point Management, Audits of Production, etc.) 
• Monitor and help update FIA's quality control rules. 
• Support new model launch quality activity (measurement support, special control period, floor preparation items, etc.) 
• Support investigations using 5-Why analysis for quality issues that occur. Ensure that countermeasures are implemented and audited to verify countermeasures are effective.  
• Uniformly enforce company policy and ensure department follows the rules consistently  
• Maintain a training system for Floor Inspection group and new inspectors 
• Work with other departments to reduce scrap 
• Kaizen inspection processes to remove difficult work and be more efficient 
• Monitor Change Point Management System to ensure correct use of system.  
• Maintain all red rabbits and audit at a set frequency for damage. 
• Monitor, enforce rules, and train as needed for abnormal handling. 
• Audit to ensure production follows Standardized Work instructions 
• Support QA Audit 
• Manage employee relations in coordination with Quality Control Department and Human Resources. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects. 
• Must be able to work the company’s required overtime. 
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy.  

Other Competencies 

Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Usage, Measuring Tool Usage, Computer Usage, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Team Participation, Motivation to Learn New Skills,   

• Two years quality experience minimum. Preferably Automotive. 
• Three years of minimum management or supervisory experience required.   
• FIA Management experience preferred. 
• Familiarity with Toyota Production System (TPS) 
• Strong leadership and communication skills  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position.  

• Work Environment: Work is typically performed in both an office and production environment 
• Must be able to use a variety of tools and equipment such as computer terminal for data input, copy machines, calculator and any other equipment related to functional area. 
• Must be able to use software includes the use of Windows Operating System, MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access database, etc.), and Internet 
• Noise Levels: Moderate Noise  

The physical tasks described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Lifting up to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen. 
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management. 
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone. 
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.  
• Occasionally travels by automotive and or plane 

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position.  These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Any accommodations made must be stated in writing and attached to this job description. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.