The Plant Quality Manager (PQM) will have responsibility for a team of quality and product engineers as well as the quality assurance supervisors responsible for all quality systems and aspects of quality control and quality assurance at the Belvidere Assembly Plant
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Overseeing crew operation and providing leadership for quality system implementation and execution
Achieving plant and corporate quality targets and key performance indicator
Auditing process and product standards for conformance
Providing problem solving expertise and leading through excellent problem-solving capabilities
Planning, prioritizing, setting goals, and managing multiple projects in a technical and business environment
Establishing partnerships both internally and externally and influencing without direct authority
Benchmarking and executing world class manufacturing for Quality organizations and systems
Representing the "Voice of the Customer" to platform teams
Driving team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdles
Demonstrating unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievements
Exhibiting 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 may be considered
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
Capable of shaping a clear strategic vision and effectively communicating that vision
Expertise in planning, prioritizing, and goal setting including the ability to manage multiple projects, determining project urgency, creating detailed action plans, and organizing 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
Display 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