Quality Manager

AFC Industries•Kennesaw, GA

24d•$90 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products. We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency. We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization. Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience
A minimum of 5-7 years working in quality management
Experience reviewing and resolving technical issues from a sales and quality perspective
Experience managing an ISO-9001:2015 & IATF 16949 Quality Management System
Experience in addressing non-conforming product issues, root cause analysis, and managing 8D corrective actions
Experience with AIAG PPAP requirements
Efficient in time management, with the ability to efficiently see numerous tasks through to completion
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to make written and oral presentations to customers
Strong understanding of Lean, PDCA, and Continuous Improvement
Advanced knowledge in blueprint reading, GD &T, inspection techniques, and manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience within the fastener industry, or within a manufacturing environment (Automotive segment preferred)
Preference for familiarity in (and a working knowledge of) fastener-related specifications such as but not limited to: ASTM, ASME, IFI, MIL, and DIN

Responsibilities

Quality support for Southeast Region (Kennesaw Hub and multiple Spokes linked to the Hub)
Supervise/Manage Quality department personnel and assist with training, inspection, quality issues, and QMS compliance
Responsible for managing and maintaining the AS9100/ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 quality management system (QMS), and retention of the registration/certification.
Responsible for ensuring the processes are delivering their intended outputs along with the process manager.
Responsible for ensuring integrity of the QMS is maintained when planned and implemented changes occur.
Responsible for leading Management Review meetings and acting as the Management Representative for that Group.
Assist upper management in developing, interpreting, and implementing site policies and procedures
Responsible for training all employees on quality requirements
Responsible for assuring that all parts adhere to customer requirements, and working with management team to disposition nonconforming product as needed
Responsible for resolution of quality issues with both suppliers and customers
Assisting Supply Chain department in qualification of new vendors
Responsible for quality equipment management including calibration
Responsible for managing Material Review Board with Supply Chain department assistance
Other duties as assigned.