Quality Area Manager

Ford Motor • Sterling Heights, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. In this position ... You will Champion the Quality Operating System (QOS)

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 5+ years of quality experience including leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
• Experienced Quality professional, with proven record of delivering Quality metrics on significant launch/new programs.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
• Knowledge of external customer warranty system and related tools

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Previous experience as a Team Manager/Superintendent or in a similar frontline leadership role within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a unionized environment (e.g., UAW).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with computer systems and manufacturing software.
• Formal training or certification in lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Six Sigma, TPS, WCM).
• Black Belt Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Plant Operating Committee and keep OCM informed of status on Quality issues.
• Develop and Mentor plant personnel on the QOS, coach and train on the appropriate use of standard Quality Tools
• Champion and Deliver the plant Policy Deployment Process for Quality.
• Manage quality processes and coordinate on-going review / update of the measurement systems and mandatory process requirements based on customer feedback (GQRS / Warranty).
• Champion the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly Quality cadence for the plant (Daily Quality Reviews, PRT Report Outs, PQR’s, PDQR, AQM and SAR reviews)
• Manage department direct and indirect manning
• Develop and maintain an effective Quality communication process to support VRT's management and sister plant(s)
• Assure Government Regulations, Safety, and Inspection Audits and critical function system reviews are conducted and reported to prevent campaigns.
• Champion the Incoming Quality activity, and the QR2 System utilization.
• Support VRT's with supplier quality concerns and IQ support for weekly meeting
• Push known supplier quality issue upstream to next model planner to prevent recurrence of known customer concerns
• Assure process to monitor quality level of supplier parts
• Coordinate real time supplier quality concern feedback to production departments
• Coordinate supplier quality requirements for sorts, containments, etc.
• Coordinate IQ concerns found in V.O. and Plant FCPA audits
• Coordinate and co-chair monthly incoming Quality Meetings
• Oversee the layout of parts as required for production personnel, resident engineers and VRT members
• Provide IQ support to contain suspect component concerns until certified stock arrives
• Coordinate all processing of defective materials with plant MP&L organization
• Work with plant personnel to initiate appropriate containment and corrective action while supplier does the same
• Oversee the review of supplier 8D's and the acceptance or rejection based on content
• Develop and maintain the supplier sign-in reporting system
• Publish Incoming Quality data
• Provide feedback, to appropriate departments, concerns identified by dealers and customers related to supplier quality
• Provide weekly update on delinquent suppliers to Purchasing, STA, and plant management
• Manage the reimbursement of plant expenses due to supplier quality concerns
• Plant lead for Quality in all New Model Launch activities (Milestone and Scorecard Reviews, Whiteboard, FCPA and all Control Plan activities)
• Manage stability of the base QOS during periods of launch and change.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager