Quality Operational Excellence Manager

Quality Excellence Group Leader - Continuous Improvement (Automotive/Manufacturing)Warsaw, IN (Onsite)Job Description:Lead a team of experts in Q-Excellence, QMS, QOS, and PMT for quality systems development, integration and rollout for the client, aligning with the business objectives and priorities.Lead the team for quality systems from startup, integration, validation, training, support, to continuous improvement.Coordinate the requirements, user feedback, and best practices for our QMS and QOS systems, ensuring that they meet the needs and expectations of the internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate with IT functional heads, other functional heads and external vendors to ensure the quality system is and remains reliable, secure, scalable, and compliant with the policies and standards.Support the supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and integration processes for the QMS/ QOS, ensuring that they are consistent, efficient, and effective.Lead auditing and certification activities for ISO and IATF for the clientAssist in auditing activities at supplier as required to support the success of the organizationMonitor and report on the quality systems performance, quality, and compliance, identifying and resolving any issues or risks.Provide guidance, coaching and training to quality systems users, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Support data mining and analysis activities to streamline data accuracy and management, particularly related to quality.Supports the implementation of relevant corrective actions, preventive actions and activities in striving for excellence.Supports and contributes to service requests regarding management system, processes, methods and tools as well as for training.Support/ lead special projects driving CI and Excellence relative to data collection and analysis.Support definition of quality systems relative to processes, methods and tools in collaboration with quality and cross-functional teams.Define and lead a team for our QOS and Q-Excellence programs.What you bring to the team:The role will be expected to have the highest integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive, growth and quality mindset. You will feel comfortable operating in a flexible and fast paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals! You'll also bring:Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering or related field.At least 8 years of experience in QMS and QOS systems management, preferably in the automotive industry.Good knowledge of quality systems, processes, methods, tools and standards, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.Proven experience in QMS and QOS systems integration, support and validationExperience with integration with PLM, MES and ERP systems (Preferred)Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.Passion for quality, innovation, and sustainability.Good communication and project management skillsExcellent technical/procedural writing skillsHighest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.VDA, ISO or IATF auditor experience required (certification preferred).