Manager, Quality

Linamar Corporation • Livonia, MI

4h

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant General Manager, the Quality Manager is responsible for the management of Quality/Laboratory activities, ensuring that products have been manufactured according to the specifications and seeking corrections/solutions. The Quality Manager also maintains third party registration to IATF:16949 or ISO9001.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BS degree in administration, manufacturing, engineering, or equivalent education/work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing and supervision.
• Collaborate with other facilities and managers to exchange information and troubleshoot.
• Conduct staff meetings to communicate quality objectives, policies, and address issues.
• Make decisions on improvement suggestions, respond to customer complaints, and manage staffing.
• Train and empower employees.
• Generate and interpret charts and metrics for management and customers.
• Complete necessary legal documentation and stay updated through meeting minutes.
• Monitor budgets, project finances, and strategize for cost reduction.
• Work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to process improvements and goal setting.
• Possess advanced knowledge of SPC tools, IATF:16949 quality management systems, and Core Tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and expense tracking.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certification preferred.
• Commit to ongoing professional development through seminars, conferences, and industry networking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all local legislative mandates and Linamar’s global operational protocols, including: Global Operating System Plays, OHSAS 18001 for Health and Safety, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, TS 16949 for Quality Management.
• Uphold and exemplify Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain equilibrium among customer satisfaction, employee welfare, and financial goals by optimizing facility performance aligned with Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Support lean initiatives and uphold 5S standards within the department.
• Engage in Kaizen program and Lean Production System (LPS) requirements.
• Strategize, schedule, and oversee quality department activities to meet manufacturing needs.
• Set quality goals and champion the Quality Management System as the TS/ISO Management Representative.
• Develop manpower plans for departmental efficiency and employee empowerment through training and feedback mechanisms.
• Plan for long-term departmental, equipment, and personnel development.
• Ensure customer quality requirements are met and establish a supplier management system.
• Develop, implement, and enhance procedures for quality control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain high-quality standards and prompt corrective actions for any quality issues.
• Foster effective communication with management, support staff, and production teams.
• Coordinate the creation of quality documentation for APQP, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish clear priorities and objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree