FCC (Adams), LLC ยท 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Team Leader
Berne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFCC (Adams), LLC is seeking a Supplier Quality Team Leader to supervise the supplier quality team. The role involves overseeing daily activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while promoting a positive work environment.
AutomotiveManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day activities of approximately 4 direct-reports to uphold compliance to standards and to ensure efficient and thorough execution of tasks. Confirm direct-reports outputs before submission to management
Provide technical guidance to direct-reports on Gemba investigations, auditing, core tools, root cause analysis, process and quality improvements, blueprint reading / GDandT, PPAP submissions, etc
Ensure that proper training material, training plans, and competency confirmation are in place for direct-reports. Provide on-going feedback to direct-reports on technical and professional subjects to promote continuous growth
Directly support supplier non-conformance activities as needed. Support direct-reports and suppliers in moving non-conformances forward to closure promptly
Assist direct-reports in communication with suppliers on issues related to quality as needed, including occasional travel to supplier locations. Estimated travel: 2 trips per month and 0-2 nights per trip
Ensure accurate cost assessment and processing of supplier chargebacks
Coordinate with other department in the planning and execution of supplier PPAP submissions
Conduct 2nd party audits of suppliers quality management system per IATF 16949 as directed by management. Conduct occasional 1st party audits of internal processes
Maintain a productive relationship with direct-reports and lead a positive work environment that promotes excellence, teamwork, and growth
Manage direct-reports timeclock, overtime, and vacation time
Comply with all IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 systems to ensure a quality product. Maintain a safe, clean working environment
Additional projects assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Supervisor for supplier quality
Supervise day-to-day activities of approximately 4 direct-reports to uphold compliance to standards and to ensure efficient and thorough execution of tasks
Confirm direct-reports outputs before submission to management
Provide technical guidance to direct-reports on Gemba investigations, auditing, core tools, root cause analysis, process and quality improvements, blueprint reading / GDandT, PPAP submissions, etc
Ensure that proper training material, training plans, and competency confirmation are in place for direct-reports
Provide on-going feedback to direct-reports on technical and professional subjects to promote continuous growth
Directly support supplier non-conformance activities as needed
Support direct-reports and suppliers in moving non-conformances forward to closure promptly
Assist direct-reports in communication with suppliers on issues related to quality as needed, including occasional travel to supplier locations
Ensure accurate cost assessment and processing of supplier chargebacks
Coordinate with other department in the planning and execution of supplier PPAP submissions
Conduct 2nd party audits of suppliers quality management system per IATF 16949 as directed by management
Conduct occasional 1st party audits of internal processes
Maintain a productive relationship with direct-reports and lead a positive work environment that promotes excellence, teamwork, and growth
Manage direct-reports timeclock, overtime, and vacation time
Comply with all IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 systems to ensure a quality product
Maintain a safe, clean working environment
Additional projects assigned by management
Preferred
4-year degree in industrial technology, metrology, or related field or equivalent work experience
4 years of experience in automotive manufacturing industry or related field
Six-sigma greenbelt
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Supervising and team building
Problem solving (Shainin, six-sigma, 8D, 5-Why)
ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Gauge MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plans
Computer Skills: Minitab, Excel, PowerPoint, typing
Basic lab tools and hand gauges
Technical writing
Effective communication with all management and associates
Company
FCC (Adams), LLC
FCC is the only clutch assembly manufacturer that maintains comprehensive product development and manufacturing systems encompassing everything from development of friction material to assembly.
501-1000 employees
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