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ABB · 4 hours ago

Quality and C/I Manager

Athens, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$94K/yr - $174K/yr

5+ years exp

ABB is a global market leader committed to helping industries become leaner and cleaner. In this role, you will shape and execute the quality strategy for a local unit, driving sustainable operations and exceeding customer expectations through effective quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Deploy and lead strategy and objectives for quality and C/I management in line with the ABB management system

Fosters awareness and commitment regarding continuous improvement at local management level

Identifies and works to remove roadblocks that prevent the successful implementation and adoption of continuous improvement initiatives and oversees cases of conflicting priorities

Ensures appropriate internal and external communication relevant to quality management system

Promotes and leads improvement programs and projects within their own area of responsibility, with a hands-on (Gemba) and lean mfg. mindset

Leads a systematic fact-based approach to identify and evaluate opportunities for future improvement within the local organization

Provides guidance and support towards disseminating a continuous improvement mindset and culture at all levels, activities, and functions to promote behavioral change for continuous performance improvement at local level

Identifies the appropriate methods and tools to develop and conduct training programs and knowledge management mechanisms that align with the local organization’s needs

Enables performance management at local unit with target setting and follow-up processes based on clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quantified facts

Drives resolution of customer cases to completion, following robust root cause analysis and implementing preventive and corrective actions

Ensures benchmarking within the industry, inside and outside ABB, to continuously challenge the status quo and further develop the organizational self-perception

Ensures the use of appropriate Continuous Improvement tools, templates, and applications in collaboration and alignment with Quality and IS locally

Collaborate with production, engineering and leadership teams to resolve quality issues and enhance quality performance

Lead both internal and external quality audit activities

Qualification

Lean manufacturingLean Six Sigma Green BeltSix SigmaISO StandardsAnalytical SkillsTraining othersMetal stamping knowledgeCoachingContinuous improvementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other relevant discipline is required

5+ experience in implementing Lean manufacturing processes

The ability to train others and lead Kaizen activities

Experience with Six Sigma and ISO Standards

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required, motivate employees and elicit work output

Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to business

Ability to foster growth of personnel through coaching and developmental planning for internal bench talent

Strong Analytical Skills

Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or greater certification

Metal stamping and plating knowledge

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program