Quality Compliance Supervisor

Pridgeon & Clay Inc • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The position will support the company as a quality resource through assisting the Quality Manager with all tasks related to systems for quality in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies. Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, Pridgeon and Clay is one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States. The company recognizes and embraces diversity and is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a quality environment and manufacturing with knowledge of quality documentation.
• Experience with hiring process, performance appraisals, and disciplinary processes
• Ability and willingness to learn and master quality tools, including blueprints/drawings, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), capability, and validation processes
• Proficiency in MS Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong self-motivation, with ability to manage personal work load with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to work well in a team-based work setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills, including detail-oriented project-management skills
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• An excellent work record, including attendance

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree in Quality Science, Pre-Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all containment and sorting activities/personnel.
• Recommend and lead sort reductions to the Quality Manager and General Manager.
• Lead determination of what internal and external product is routed through sort and containment.
• Establish sort rates for all containment areas.
• Oversee receiving inspection and coordination, record and track subcontracted parts for certified status, file appropriate information, and maintain certified dock-to-stock system.
• Manage and oversee the quality auditing process, via managing/guiding the quality auditors.
• Be knowledgeable of, and responsible for, the achievement of all quality-related goals, including PPAP, Cost of Quality (COQ), First Time Quality (FTQ), error-proofing, Part Per Million (PPM), and adherence to control plans.
• Maintain responsibility for process conformance results via weekly line side/layered audits.
• Use appropriate problem solving methods to lead the development of successful action plans that achieve permanent corrective actions and eliminate non-conformances. Initiate and participate in 8D or 5 Why's teams depending on the internal requirements are.
• Schedule, review and approve team members' schedules daily.
• Drive team suggestions and implementation of ideas to increase efficiency, resulting in cost reductions.
• Oversee on the job training efforts, working with the Human Resources Department to ensure necessary training and documentation occurs.
• Have an active role in the development of departmental standards and be responsible for implementation.
• Complete and present annual performance appraisals for all direct report employees, outlining positive and negative performance, and documenting a plan of action for sub-par performers.
• Know where team members excel, as well as where team members are challenged. Apply this information to attain team goals, and to enhance the overall well-being of the team members.
• Provide consistent feedback to employees regarding job task performance and accomplishment of goals. Address unacceptable performance by administering discipline actions fairly using the company handbook.
• Participates with the Human Resources Department in the process of hiring and/or terminating employees as needed.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, TS16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Ownership, We Can If..., Safety) daily, through thoughts and actions.

Benefits

• Premium medical and prescription coverage starting at just $10.00 per week for employee coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED