Toyota Boshoku America · 2 hours ago
Quality Control Group Leader
Mantachie, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expToyota Boshoku America is seeking a Quality Control Group Leader to oversee quality control operations during designated shifts. The role involves managing team leaders and team members, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing area.
Business DevelopmentInterior DesignManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Function as a first-line supervisor over team leaders and team members
Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with his/her Assistant Manager. Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours and overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism
Understand, execute, and ensure consistent compliance with all company rules, policies, and practices, and takes appropriate corrective action when warranted, in accordance with the terms of the Team Member Handbook
Responsible for managing and appraising team member job performance and recommending corrective action
Develop and maintains positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony
Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale
Responsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule
Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize current/new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and methodically eliminate waste
Develop standardized work procedures by designing and/or documenting the best work sequence for each process
Direct the work of Team Leaders and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning work stationing and analyze production requirements based on current work situation and production schedules
Direct floor activities through consistent application of Toyota Boshoku Business Practices (TBBP) to ensure all aspects of manufacturing are effective and correct sub-standard situations
Perform the essential job functions of team leaders or team members as necessary to maintain efficient, stable, and continuous operations
Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible
Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality including kanbans and inventory levels; take corrective action as needed
Ensure quality goals and standards are met and know how to use the quality feedback loops and systems and escalation procedures. Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly
Partner with the Quality department to initiate investigation and containment activities
Troubleshoot daily quality, safety, and production issues
Identify potential and current change points and make the required adjustments need to ensure quality, safety, operational availability, production efficiency (PEFF), and cost are maintained
Be proactive in predicting abnormalities and finding innovative solutions to correct
Evaluate and analyze problems involving machinery and equipment and coordinates repair of tools and machinery. Participate in frequent evaluation of machines, tools, equipment, etc
Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area
Participate in the setting of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets including safety, quality, operational availability, PEFF, scrap, etc. as a method of continuous improvement
Maintain, monitor, and update department and KPI board and graphs, daily, and initiate continuous improvement activities
Initiate, coordinate, and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects
Lead the implementation of team members’ ideas and suggestions and management directed initiatives
Maintain a safe working environment for all team members
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and company safety policies and procedures
Lead, perform, and/or participate in ergonomic exercises, 5S housekeeping, accident investigation, and safety audits and related activities
Lead ergonomic assessments of team member work stations and implement countermeasures and job rotation to improve long-term safe working conditions and team member well-being
Maintain knowledge of procedures concerning Hazardous Waste, Spill Response, and Plant Security
Monitor safety and health of team members to ensure their well-being
Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental, safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting, and continuous improvement
Orientate and oversee all training of team members and assign experienced and/or certified trainers to perform new team member training and cross training as needed
Maintain training matrix for team leaders and/or team members, assuring training is effective and corrects sub-standard performance
Maintain, plan, and prepare department instruction manuals
Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training
Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice
Prepare business reports and spread sheets of required data
Maintain specified records, files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer) as required. Perform other various administrative duties
Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records
Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issues
Through daily communication meetings, keep team members informed on issues relevant to them and encourage two-way communication
Maintain daily and/or frequent communication with upstream and downstream groups/areas and support departments to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment
Coordinate communications between shifts for assigned area(s)
Support the Quality Manager and overall plant quality system
Establish and maintain quality standards that meet or exceed customer requirements
Communicate customer or supplier quality issues to manufacturing, production control, and quality control departments
Initiate effective containment and investigation activities to prevent further quality problem/defect outflow in-house and to customer
Effectively communicate with customers and/or suppliers to resolve quality problems
Investigate and countermeasure internal quality defects to improve plant processes
Ensure proper quality processes and procedures are followed and maintained plant wide
Work with all departments and all levels of management to promote quality
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Associate's degree required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three years of relevant manufacturing experience required
Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience required
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role
General understanding and practical work experience with automotive quality systems and processes
General understanding and working knowledge of inspection standards and check fixtures
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation, and company policies as standards
Basic math and analytical skills
Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution
Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment
Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities
Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications
Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas
Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions
Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment
Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment
Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems
Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT)
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications
Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus
Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred
ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred
Company
Toyota Boshoku America
Toyota Boshoku group, one of the world's premium interior systems suppliers and filter manufacturers, develops and produces interior. It is a sub-organization of Toyota Motor.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-03-16IPO
Leadership Team
Julie Spencer
Executive Assistant to CEO and COO
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