QC Group Leader

Essential Job ResponsibilitiesGeneral Summary: Under general supervision oversees the quality control operation during the designated shift which includes maintaining the over all plant quality system plus daily job assignments. Directs Team Leaders and other Team members in assigned manufacturing area in the execution of the group's responsibilities. Manages group (manufacturing line, cells, or area) as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies , manufacturing standards and methods and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.Essential Job FunctionsMaintain calibration records (manually or by computerized system) identify trends and recommend actions as to change the calibration interval. Manage the calibration control records including the issuance of upcoming calibration, delinquent and out of tolerance reports. Assure environmental conditions are maintained and recorded. Support any manufacturing or inspection need by providing direct inspection work as par of production schedule. Perform related Metrology/ Calibration activities on various types of measuring and test equipment. Perform calibrations and tests using automated and manually operated equipment. Support CMM Staff with troubleshooting of equipment/ measurement set up. Create, manage and control CMM process / yearly measurement schedule. Create CMM programs (LK, Metrix, Faro, Vectoron, Atos)Report out to management CMM schedule progressTrain CMM TM;s on measurement process/ Machines (LK, Metrix, Faro, Vectroron, Atos)General:Function as a first line supervisor over team leaders and team membersResponsible for leading and maintaining the manufacturing and production system of assigned area, accomplishing department hoshin goals, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedule. Utilize knowledge and skills to maintain the highest level of quality and efficiency possible. Lead continuous improvement activity for assigned area. Maintain a safe working environment for all team members. Train and coach team members to maintain productivity and quality standards, in TS19649, ISO 14001, environmental , safety, quality, job performance, setups, trouble shooting and continuous improvement. Collect , record and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure or practice. Communicate frequently with internal contacts on various issuesFunctional (Quality Control)Support the Quality Manager and overall plant quality system. Establish and maintain quality standards that meet or exceed customer requirements. Communicate customer or supplier quality issues to manufacturing , production control and quality control departments. Initiate effective containment and investigation activities to prevent further quality problem/ defect outflow in-house and to customer. Effectively communicate with customer and/ or suppliers to resolve quality problems. Investigate and counter measure internal quality defects to improve plant processes. Ensure proper quality processes and procedures are followed and maintained plant wideWork with all departments and all levels of management to promote quality. Minimum Qualifications/ RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma, GED or equivelantAssociates Degree required : or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience: Experience with manufacturing process, tooling , quality control methods, and statistical process control (SPC) Experience operating, programming and troublshooting measurement equipmentExperience with LK Metrix, Faro, Vectoron and / or Atos is a plusExperience working in/ overseeing an ISO/ IEC certified lab is aplusMinimum 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience required. Minimum two years of leadership or supervisory experience required. Working knowledge and experience with TPS and production efficiency (PEFF system preferred. Language SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skills in English Training requirements: Must be willing to successfully complete and use the training for items below as required by area of assignment.Forklift, tugger and truck usage, and pass certicationOverhead crane operation.Cross training for leading other plant support departmentsRCRA and DOT hazardous waste requirements, and pass certificationComputer based software, applications and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3,etc) Work Environment/ ConditionsOffice: Open Office environment, moderate noise levelPlant: Various types of manufacturing environments.Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise levelPPE (Personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection. etc. may be required in designated in engineering, manufacturing or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply. Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, I.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc. Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear and see (with visual acuity) Performance requires mental alertness an sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping or bending on, under , or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended , and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.BenefitsBenefits include but are not limited to: - Competitive Compensation - Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus) - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits - 401k with Company Match - Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) - Additional elective benefits are available