Quality Manager

Sika•Marion, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and control of quality-related initiatives, including ISO9001 & IATF16949, and other Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. In cooperation with site management, this role is responsible for quality assurance and control functions across all Product divisions and the implementation of proactive quality management systems to establish Sika Marion Operations as a leader in process and product quality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Quality, with support from operations, and may include other assigned activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related majors.
5+ years experience as a Quality Manager in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with product quality requirements for automotive manufacturer customers.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with the Sika Housekeeping policy.
Display active leadership in advancing the Sika SAFE culture in Marion, pursuing the objectives of zero injuries and employee engagement.
Attain annual safety goals through a solid understanding of safety management as well as the ability to convey and coach safety rules and procedures.
Ensure implementation and evolution of safety guidelines and procedures.
Participate in safety meetings, safety-related training, coach safety guidelines, support accident investigations, and teach compliance with safety regulations and programs.
Coordinate all quality-related and total customer satisfaction programs to meet corporate objectives.
Ensure all QMS relevant procedures, including initialization and optimization of such procedures.
Monitor and report ISO9001, IATF16949, and quality performance, including using statistical analysis tools.
Design, implement, and maintain the Quality Policy program to establish quality goals and objectives.
Establish all certification schedules and activities, including internal and external audits, as well as documentation review.
Actively promote, through own action and attitude, a positive and continuous improvement culture.
Manage the Marion Quality Department.
Create a challenging and motivating culture in the plant.
Provide local site management with technical assistance required to formulate new or revised quality control procedures and systems.
Provide executive management with regular reports regarding compliance status, specific action items, problems, and opportunities.
Monitor and report quality performance KPIs with other members of the Marion Leadership Team.
Establish and meet local budgets and operational goals and objectives through balanced scorecards.
Help to implement strategy, processes, and activities related to capital budgeting and plan implementation for the Quality department.
Assure the FERT release and inspection plan setup in SAP, and assist the introduction of new materials, packaging, products, and processes.
Support new product and raw-material launches, scale-up, and validation of products, as well as optimization of products in compliance with the PCP process.
Provide corrective and preventive techniques to ensure continuous improvement of the manufacturing process regarding quality and economy (throughput, waste, energy efficiency) in conjunction with other members of the Marion Leadership Team.
Troubleshoot quality problems and establish root cause analysis to develop the implementation and check the sustainability of the appropriate corrective action.
Initiate state-of-the-art procedures and methods where appropriate.
Support the national customer complaint process which satisfies our customers’ needs.
Determine and improve process capabilities by using statistical quality techniques to meet or exceed customer needs.
Facilitate and/or coordinate training in continuous improvement activities to improve manufacturing and distribution processes.
Develop processes that ensure the shipment of products that meet agreed-upon customer specifications.
Execute other projects or activities as directed by the Director of Quality.