Quality Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Quality Manager (PQM) will oversee a team of quality and product engineers, quality assurance supervisors, and quality systems. Key responsibilities include implementing and executing quality systems, auditing processes and product standards, providing problem-solving expertise, and representing customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew operations and provide leadership for quality system implementation and execution
• Achieve plant and corporate quality targets and key performance indicators
• Audit process and product standards for conformance
• Provide problem-solving expertise and lead through excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Plan, prioritize, set goals, and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
• Establish partnerships both internally and externally and influence without direct authority
• Benchmark and execute world-class manufacturing for quality organizations and systems
• Represent the "Voice of the Customer" to platform teams
• Drive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and championing achievements
• Show a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering OR other bachelor's degree in combination with relevant experience
• 8+ years of quality, manufacturing, and/or design/release related experience
• Supervisory experience leading people and larger teams/departments
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build solid partnerships, both internally and externally
• Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting including the ability to manage multiple projects, determine project urgency, create detailed action plans, and organize schedules, people, and tasks
• Experience working in a lean/flat organization with cross-functional skills
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to quickly filter and prioritize action items
• Effective communication skills to support meetings at all levels of the company, including senior leadership
• Commitment and dedication in delivering a premier product to the consumer
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment
• Proven track record for developing and leading people, executing standardization of manufacturing quality systems, and achieving quality goals and key performance indicators
• Ability to lead and present the QCS Pillar
• Ability to work weekends if required

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), family building benefit, generous paid time off, competitive retirement savings plans, income protection and insurance options, company vehicle lease program, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.