Quality Manager (Head Quality & EHS Clamps US)

Oetiker•Marlette, MI

7d•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 Quality System Management, Standards Management, Audit Coordination, Support for Process Owners, Budget Management, Goal Development, and Performance Reporting. Additionally, the role involves leading Health & Safety initiatives with a "Safety-First Mindset", providing leadership to the Quality Department staff, monitoring employee performance, and encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Five (5) years+ of supervisory experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing industries.
ISO 14000 and TS 16949 Lead Auditor Certification.
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a related field.
Proven experience in liaising with customers and vendors, preferably in the automotive sector.
8D Problem Solving Skills.

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.