Senior Manager, Quality - Metal Extrusion & Casting - Automotive Industry - Ohio

Our Client continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, our client serves a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all IATF-16949/ISO-9001 program activities including being the primary plant representative and authority on IATF-16949/ISO-9001 requirements and the primary contact to external ISO auditors.
• Responsible for corrective and preventive action processes, including customer interaction. Uses Lean Tools, Statistical Techniques and analytical methods to achieve effective problem solving, root cause discovery and corrective action.
• Effectively interface with customers and/or suppliers to effectively address issues, concerns, programs, projects, etc.
• Support manufacturing processes with adequate and effective capability studies, problem solving activities and quality analysis.
• Develop, coach, motivate, counsel employees regarding quality functions, tools, and philosophies
• Assist with the development of quality objectives necessary to support Key Result Area (KRA) plans. Develop and drive action plans associated with these plans.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on improving plant objectives.
• Collect and compile data to support the QMS management review process.
• Leads multi-disciplinary team activities associated with Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Monitors, guides and reviews outside processors to achieve quality, service and delivery goals.
• Leads all quality assurance activities associated with production and production planning.
• Manages and coordinates the Returned Material Authorization (RMA) and Customer Complaint Notification (CCN) activities with input from Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing groups.
• Responsible for selection of special characteristics, corrective action system, customer portal as a member of the Leetonia Leadership Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S./B. A.) in a related technical field from four-year college or university
• Masters in Technical field( Engineering, Math etc.) or MBA preferred
• 10 or more years of experience in Quality management or Quality Control in a heavy manufacturing environment with stringent quality requirements
• Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience in leading multiple team levels including Lab Techs and Engineers
• Experience with Quality System management and implementation
• Experience with IATF or AS9100 Certifications required
• GD&T Training/Certification required
• IATF Auditor is preferred
• Experience with Tensile testing, Metallography, OGP and CMM
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Tools
• Experience with Automotive APQP Launch required
• Manufacturing experience required
• Experience in collaborating with other departments and fields
• Demonstrated experience in Employee Engagement
• Experience in team building.
• Must be able to problem solve and think outside of the box. Root cause Analysis and Solution based thinking
• Project Planning
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.
• Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments.
• Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.