Quality Manager (Louisa, US, 23093) presso MANN+HUMMEL

Main Tasks

• Provides input and governs operational quality procedures and policies
• Implements all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensures compliance
• Ensures the resource optimization and allocates the labor and capital resources to maximize and achieve quality of manufacturing standards
• Researches, evaluates, and approves investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the plant’s quality systems
• Hires, leads, trains, develops, guides, disciplines and terminates team members in accordance to HR processes
• Facilitates daily, weekly, monthly team meetings to achieve goals and objectives
• Plans and executes annual projects for cost savings objectives set by govering board
• Defines/approves the appropriate procedures and measures for the quality control (CRM, production quality, supplier quality)
• Responds to customer complaints putting in containment actions, full analysis, poka-yokes (error proofing), and implementing short-term and long-term countermeasures
• Develops and implements the local quality assurance strategies and regulations, improve the existing strategies to fit in the plant´s operations
• Evaluates the potential risks, ensure compliance with standards and regulations and provide recommendations
• Ensures compliance to M+H production standards and implements where needed
• Facilitates audits and regulatory inspections as required
• Liaise with external vendors, contractors or suppliers to ensure that their products or services meet the M+H quality standards
• Assures compliance to processes that support customer delivery performance
• Supports operations with supplier quality development planning
• Supports controls of production processes according to the customer specifications for all new projects
• Provides inspired leadership and motivation to the entire organization
• Ensures the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Ensures the personnel is employed in accordance with the production needs and that the employees are assigned to the positions that match their qualifications; identify, facilitate and maintain the personnel training needs and development plan
• Supports team development, cultural development, and performance of high performance teams
• Additional duties as assigned

Your Profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant field of technical education and experience
• Min 3 years of management experience relevant work experience in manufacturing industry
• Good technical knowledge of automated and simple equipment
• Good organizational and planning skills, problem-solving
• Leadership, strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills; MS Office
• Knowledge on handling TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Abilty to read, understand and comply with written processes and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with te ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds.