Quality Manager

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Responsibilities:• Ensure processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained
• Responsible to stop processes and escalate at appropriate level in cases of non-conformities to quality
• Ensure product safety related identifications and requirements are fulfilled
• Report the performance of the QMS timely to the Plant Manager and Corporate Quality Management
• Ensure that for all employees all HR development requirements and activities are in place and gaps closed
• Ensure that Customer's and Kautex' requirements are addressed and satisfied
• Manage quality-related issues with customers and suppliers
• Act as the appointed Management and Customer Representative for Quality Management at Plant level (which includes all customer specific automotive certification, IATF 16949, & CSR)
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, government regulations and internal guidelines
• Ensure the implementation of adequate preventive and evaluation tools, e.g.: Product inspection and testing, FMEA, Poka Yoke, etc.
• Integrate Risk-Based-Thinking within department and throughout the organization
• Manage Non-Conforming Products and control the "Quarantine" area
• Maintain control of internal/external quality-related documents and records
• Ensure that all specific issues regarding EHS and quality are implemented and observed in line with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Communicate and promote cooperation with all other Kautex Plants / Departments in order to share experiences and achieve quality targets
• Promote awareness of the importance of the key quality-related jobs
• Ensure knowledge about and compliance with Customer Specific Requirements throughout your team and if necessary define training measures
• Contribute and manage your teams contributions to the I AM with Eagle Eye, Hazard Hawk and Small Step Improvements and SUBO's
• To ensure any Incident or Near Miss reports are actioned by their team, thorough root cause investigation's are carried out and appropriate escalations for the JV partners are made
• Enforcing Stop-Call-Wait process is understood and followed
• Support, contribute and manage KUL EHS strategy to drive a safe culture. Educational and Experience Requirements:• Bachelor's degree, Engineering or comparable education
• Experience Leading a team, and developing Talent
3 years professional experience in automotive industry is preferable
• Minimum of 5 years experience in quality related position
• Experience in negotiation with customers and suppliers
• Product knowledge is important
• Knowledge of applicable customer specific requirements
• Knowledge in statistics, FMEA, Control Plan APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and product and process capability
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and business systems, e.g.: 5S, standardized work, and visual management
Competencies (functional, methodical, personal, leadership, IT, language skills):• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Business Insight
• Manages Ambiguity
• Drives Engagement
• Communicates Effectively
• Global Perspective
• Develops Talent
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Values Difference