Quality Manager (Head Quality & EHS Clamps US)

Oetiker•Marlette, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with the Oetiker Group (OEGR) Management Manual, as well as TS16949 and ISO14001 standards, while supporting our plant’s ambitious objectives. The Quality Manager will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Quality System, serving as the Management Representative for ISO 14001 and TS 16949 standards, coordinating audits, and managing the departmental budget. This role also involves developing and monitoring departmental goals, reporting performance measures, and leading Health & Safety initiatives with a "Safety-First Mindset". Additionally, the Quality Manager will provide leadership to the Quality Department staff, encourage innovation and continuous improvement, and drive results through a Continuous Improvement and Zero-Defect Mentality.

Requirements

Five (5) years+ of supervisory experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing industries.
Certification as a Lead Auditor for ISO 14000 and TS 16949 standards.
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a related field.
Proven experience in liaising with customers and vendors, preferably in the automotive sector.
Ability to effectively utilize the 8D problem-solving methodology to address quality issues.

Responsibilities

Maintain, develop and monitor the effectiveness of our Quality System to ensure it meets organizational and regulatory requirements.
Serve as the Management Representative for ISO 14001 and TS 16949 Standards, guiding the organization in achieving compliance.
Coordinate internal and external audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with process owners and other teams to ensure adherence to ISO 14000 and TS 16949 standards.
Prepare and submit the annual departmental budget to Oetiker Management, in line with guidelines from the Finance Department.
Develop, implement, and monitor goals and objectives for the quality department to drive continuous improvement.
Create, monitor, and report performance measures to both staff and the Management Team, fostering transparency and accountability.
Lead H&S initiatives with a "Safety-First Mindset".
Provide leadership to all staff in the Quality Department, such that the work environment provides the tools the staff requires in order to achieve excellence, and the staff know they are respected, valued and encouraged in their career development through the use of Developmental Reviews (DR).
Monitor employee performance against Company Policy and implement measures as necessary.
Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by staff, lead by example and drive results though a Continuous Improvement mentality and a Zero-Defect Mentality.