MAT Friction · 1 day ago
Quality Manager
Jackson, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMAT Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history, providing employment opportunities for over 14,000 employees across 12 countries. The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality department, improving core processes, and managing projects to ensure excellence in quality assurance functions across the organization.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Exhibit strong communication and problem-solving skills while leading the Quality department toward company goals and objectives
Identify areas of continuous improvement within the quality department and in the Quality Management System
Provide development and training for the quality team and other departments in all areas of quality. Develop goals for the Quality department based on company objectives and ensure achievement
Manage the internal audit system and assure timely completion of audits. Submit findings and corrective action requests to management. Oversee supplier audits and participate in both audit teams
Assure monthly metric data entry of the cost of quality information is reviewed and completed on time. Evaluate current data and trends to suggest improvement ideas or corrective action activities to be worked on with a cross-functional team
Champion scrap reduction efforts as a collaborative effort with other departments. Be involved in new product gate reviews, review all new jobs for proper documentation, and ensure the customer's needs are addressed. Also, identify and gauge needs for new and existing work
Work with customers on deviation approvals for dimensional and cosmetic issues, discuss possible engineering changes to improve part manufactureability and address any concerns about shipping preservation or part quality
Assure and assist in the timely completion of part quality documentation requirements, including but not limited to ballooned drawings, inspection check sheets, SPC charts, process flow diagrams, process failure mode and effects analysis, process control plans, dimensional layout requirements, part submission warrants, capability study, and measurement system analysis
Improve the Statistical Process Control activities and ensure that data analysis is completed in order to identify possible process improvements
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Obtain, analyze, and coordinate corrective action on deviations from quality standards. Effectively communicates relevant information to the management team
Participates in reviewing all design, manufacturing, purchasing, and test documentation and procedures to ensure that the customer's quality requirements are met, both for current and new customers. Strives for continuous improvement in overall defect reduction, monitors defect-reduction procedure effectiveness, and implements appropriate adjustments
Communicate with customer representatives via email or customer-specific portals regarding quality-related issues and concerns. Communicate in a timely manner with customers regarding open or pending action items
Works with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Production Staff to troubleshoot issues on the production floor
Ensures that supplier quality problems are investigated, trends are tracked, and issues resolved to supply quality parts
Establish and track departmental goals and objectives that provide world-class quality and technical services performance to the organization
Plans and coordinates work, trains, motivates, counsels, monitors, and evaluates the performance of all supervised employees
Capable of developing strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapting strategies to meet changing conditions
Problem solving and analyses, careful and systematic evaluation of information, offering possible alternatives and consequences
Demonstrates polished presentation skills and the ability to communicate to an audience formally
Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service, anticipating customer needs, and designing, promoting, or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed their expectations
A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, work independently of day-to-day supervision, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Thinks conceptually and intuitively, linking problems and symptoms to identify underlying issues and root causes
Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner
Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree desirable
5+ years experience in quality working in the manufacturing environment
Excellent leadership skills, including project planning and the ability to adopt new technologies to managers, employees, and other logistics and materials professionals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
Career Advancement Program, training and development
Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
And More
Company
MAT Friction
Groupe industriel international, MAT développe, fabrique et distribue des équipements principalement pour le secteur de l'automobile (60% de son activité).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase