Quality Manager

Tenneco • Smithville, TN

30d

About The Position

The Quality Manager provides manufacturing quality leadership at the site and aligns plant strategic goals with Quality requirements. The role leads improvement objectives consistent with Tenneco’s enterprise-wide standards and uses technical and operational knowledge of manufacturing quality control systems to ensure products meet required customer standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience leading a Quality function or program in a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to engagement with Quality Manufacturing Systems.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within Quality Management.
• Ownership and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Champion the quality function and drive the business to meet or exceed its quality goals.
• Drive compliance with the Quality Management System and required industry certifications, including IATF, in line with Tenneco’s global quality objectives.
• Ensure business and manufacturing processes and metrics are aligned to support high product quality and maintain competitive advantage.
• Supervise and direct the Quality Assurance Department, including establishing and operating within department budgets and regularly auditing quality processes.
• Interact with customers concerning plant certification and complaints, coordinate required corrective actions, and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Implement procedures for inspecting incoming raw materials and components, review quality problems with vendors, and provide supplier surveillance assistance as required.
• Train and mentor staff on quality standards, processes, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager