Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager

Our client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to

establish and maintain a quality assurance system at their plant in Elizabethtown, KY. This manager will champion continuous improvement efforts and defect reduction initiatives to establish an effective Quality Management System.

• Develops strategic long- and short-term objectives/goals to support company vision and mission
• Establishes and is accountable for budget requirements
• Develops Quality team through coaching, feedback, and continued training activities
• Develops and controls Quality Management System
• Serves as primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement
• Supports engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer
• Supports the analysis of customer specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for manufacturing products
• Monitors plant conformance with QA standards and procedures
  
  Conducts quality assurance training for associates
• Suggests and implements methods for improving product quality or design or manufacturing processes
• Establishes and maintains strong customer relations to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development teams
• Provides reporting to management on quality issues, trends, and losses
• Ensures compliance with quality standards and leads external quality audits
• Ensures a safe workplace for all associates and visitors by establishing and maintaining 5S and environmental objectives of department

• Bachelor’s degree:
  Engineering, Business Management, or similar field
• Engineering and automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• 5 to 7 years progressive leadership experience
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to initiate PFMEA’s, PAP’s, and SPC’s
• Knowledge and experience with customer required Quality Measurement Systems.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to interpret, implement, and ensure compliance to customer and quality specifications
• Self-motivated, energetic with the ability to think outside the norm
• Proactive communicator in hearing the needs of internal customers and responsive in satisfying those needs with recommendations and solutions.

• Structured bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, and 401k with Company match