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Assistant Quality Manager

Magna International, Inc

Newaygo, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Technology, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Support, Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Contact Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employee Relationship Management (ERM), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Science, Process Capability, Product Design, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Set Goals, Systems Administration/Management, TS 16949, Test Lab, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Newaygo, Michigan
POSTED
3 days ago
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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership for Quality Systems. Responsible for advanced quality planning, supplier quality assurance, testing laboratories, customer complaints, product submission, and the implementation of lean techniques. Supervises personnel who have continuous interactions with customers, product design. Takes a leadership role in ISO 9001/2000, ISO17025 and TS16949 compliance. Directs, implements, and maintains operational-level strategies and objectives and monitors performance against plan. Manages, monitors and controls material, labor, and overhead costs in respective area. Develops, reviews, and maintains budgets and expenses for department. Maintains appropriate level of staff support necessary to meet business goals and objectives. As a member of the Operations Team, actively leads and influences efforts to improve product quality and process capability. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Works with customers and EHS to reduce hazards associated with components and assembly operations of their parts. Always ensure all employees have received necessary training and comply with safety rules and issuing corrective actions when needed.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides leadership and direction for all members involved in Quality Systems support and coordinates the team's efforts with other support areas.
  • Directs, implements, and maintains operational-level strategies and objectives. Develops short to moderate-term goals and translates them into short-term plans in support of operational goals and objectives. Monitors performance against plan and ensures that goals are met.
  • Maintains contact with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and support resources to ensure that Quality Assurance systems are meeting objectives and continuously improving.
  • Manages, monitors, and controls material, labor, and overhead costs in respective area. Develops, reviews, and maintains budgets and expenses for department.
  • Maintains appropriate level of staff support necessary to meet business goals and objectives. Monitors productivity of groups and individuals recommends changes where desirable. Provides leadership and support to staff to assist employees with skill development. Develops team-based organization focused on goals and objectives.
  • Leads the effort to internalize quality systems that meet or exceed ISO9001/2000, ISO17025 and TS16949 Standards.
  • Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Promotes and reviews programs relating to safety, quality and productivity in the division and recommends changes where desirable. Performs regular workplace inspections and monitors compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or quality control.
  • five years diverse professional and managerial experience including financial/budget responsibility, management leadership, and strategic decision making/leadership in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated employee relationship and management skills to develop, lead, support, and motivate a cohesive, world-class quality assurance team.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opport

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/