Quality Assurance Manager

Alkegen•New Carlisle, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! This key leadership position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for managing the daily functions of the Quality department and providing clear direction to drive world class customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Quality is preferred.
5 + years of related experience focused within Manufacturing Operations as a leader, particularly in continuous, high-volume setting.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Proficiency in SPC.
Strong computer skills (Excel, Access, etc.).
Knowledge of ISO 9001 is required.
Must be able to function as a member of a team.
Self-starter capable of operating independently.
Must be able to maintain expected quality kpi’s.
Comply with all site policies and procedures.
Ability to organize high volumes of work and information.
Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

IATF implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the entire Quality Assurance process, which includes planning, engineering, and auditing activities.
Implement the objectives and culture for the Quality Assurance Team.
Collaborate with all plant teams to offer guidance, expertise, and leadership.
Lead investigations and corrective actions into customer concerns and inquiries.
Manage the Quality System for the facility and assure compliance to the ISO 9001 requirements.
Provide product specific expertise to support the Sales, Marketing and technical teams within the ITM business unit.
Lead the Quality and Cost Improvement Projects.
Supervise, direct, and lead the Quality Assurance team in the New Carlisle facility.
Provide communications to the team on a regular basis.
Provide leadership to the Quality Assurance team and plant-wide groups in order to drive continuous improvement in the facility.
Install best practice testing techniques and methods to drive effective quality measurement systems.
Expand employees’ knowledge through training and certification.
Drive cohesive working relationships among employees and peers.
Manage the plant Quality System and drive/lead improvement.
Facilitate monthly quality improvement team activities.
Manage internal auditing process.
Maintain specifications for final products and raw materials.
Assist in the development and maintenance of control plans.
Manage ISO certification and maintenance of the system.
Support plant trials, working closely with the Process Engineering and Alkegen R&D teams.
Support the APQP program to develop new products.
Establish and support standardization practices between facilities.
Complete required customer-driven audits.
Prepare PPAP’s as required by our customers.
Provide data as requested/required by customers.
Manage the Corrective Action Request System.
Drive root-cause analysis to achieve effective root-cause solutions (8D, fishbone, and 5 Whys).
Participate in the management of the facility through the site Steering Committee.
Actively participate in the plant safety program.
Other duties as assigned.