Lead and oversee our national quality programs and systems. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance strategies, programs, and policies that ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company objectives. The Quality Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain a culture of quality across all locations.

Functions:

Develop, implement, and oversee national quality programs to ensure consistency and compliance across all locations

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality programs, making recommendations for enhancements

Manage and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet regulatory, customer, and business requirements

Oversee document control, audit management, and corrective action processes within the QMS

Direct supervision of national quality team, including quality assurance, and NPI, and coordinators

Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve quality tracking and reporting systems

Implement metrics and KPIs to measure and enhance quality performance across all operations

Build culture of quality among team and all functions and integrate quality into all business processes

Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports, and influence teams, processes, and outcomes in other functions

Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning to address non-conformities

Lead resolution of escalated quality issues

Support supplier selection with required quality data and feasibility

Participate in quarterly business reviews with suppliers including review of quality metrics, quality performance and outstanding product quality complaints

Control of appropriate supplier quality assurance measures for all supplied goods and services

Oversee ISO 9001:2015 compliance and re-certification processes

Lead team to focus on risk identification, risk prevention and risk reduction of quality, initiate improvement actions and coordinate feedback from suppliers, manufacturing, testing and the field, consult with design engineers in following best practice design guidelines

Provide leadership and guidance to site-level quality teams, fostering collaboration and alignment with national initiatives

Develop and deliver quality trainings for all Quality team members and cross-functional team members as needed to ensure employees understand and adhere to quality standards

Lead and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring successful outcomes and implementing corrective actions where needed

Qualifications:

Excellent leadership and influence skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and situational adaptability skills

Strong technical and structured problem solving skills

Strong project management skills

Proficient in statistical applications and the development of statistical process control

Experience managing and adminstering ISO 9001 program

Fluent English - writing and speaking

High level computer skills (e.g. proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

Education:

· B.S. or above in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacutring, or related field

· Major or Speciality Area: Material Product Development, Engineering or related areas is preferred

Experience:

· 10 years of experience in a plant, manufacturing, automotive industry

· 5-7 years of experience with supplier development, continuos improvement, quality assurance, industrial engineering, production, 8D, 5s.

· 5+ years of experience in a leadership position preferred

· Certified Quality Engineer preferred

· Certified Six Sigma BB/MBB preferred