Position Summary:
The Quality Supervisor position directs the activities and staff in quality assurance implementation and maintenance. The position also has responsibility for the development and execution of quality functions to ensure product compliance to applicable customer and regulatory specifications.
Other responsibilities include coordinating the application of the quality systems with other functions and locations within the Company, as well as interfacing with customers and regulatory agencies.
Position Responsibilities :
● Directly responsible for quality activities and certifications for facility.
● Maintains internal audit functions to meet the requirements of aforementioned standards as well as all customer specific requirements.
● Coordinates quality system activities with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, sales, marketing, technical services and suppliers.
● Facilitates supplier development activities to ensure compliance to industry standards.
● Promotes/coordinates actions for customer satisfaction improvement.
● Acts as a liaison between facility and customers on quality related and customer satisfaction issues.
● Analyzes defect data, facilitates root cause identification, prioritizes and leads corrective action program to maximize rate of process improvement.
● Supports staff in Pre-Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and submissions.
● Provides guidance to staff for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and manufacturing feasibility evaluation.
● Reviews overall customer ratings on a monthly basis to include correcting rating errors and/or improve company performance (preferred/green supplier status.)
● Reviews all customer specific and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
● Leads, directs, monitors and coaches quality assurance department employees to strive for excellence.
Education/Experience :
+ Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience with a HSD or GED
+ Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality experience in a metal manufacturing environment including experience working with regulatory agencies (TS/ISO). Experience in Automotive and or Fastener industry is a plus.
+ Previous Supervisory experience, responsible for managing multiple shifts of hourly employees.
+ Hands on experience in structured problem solving methodologies, examples: APQP, FMEA. PPAP, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, ISO17025 and TS16949.
+ Knowledge of CQI-9 Heat Treat Assessment Requirements.
+ Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Ability to effectively manage competing deadlines and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines-internal and external.
+ Proficient Microsoft Office skills, Google for Work is a plus.
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.
Job Details
Job Family QUA Mgr - Supervisor
Job Function QUA - Quality
Pay Type Salary
Travel Required Yes
Travel Percentage 15