Quality Supervisor

Quality SupervisorThe Quality Supervisor is an integral part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Supervisor will be responsible for supervising a group of UAW represented employees. He / She will be responsible for ensuring that process controls are in place to meet all corporate standards and for preventing the outflow of defects from the process. The Quality Supervisor is responsible for creating, implementing and sustaining vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to the customer. The Quality Supervisor must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution of vehicle quality issues. The selected individual will have outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. Moreover, this person must have unquestioned integrity. The candidate must have a proven track record for developing and executing standardization. The Quality Supervisor should have proven experience in both supplier and quality areas. The candidate will have a broad knowledge of the entire automotive engineering, manufacturing, testing and quality landscape. The successful candidate must possess outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. Job responsibilities include but not limited to:Manage day to day quality control and quality inspection activities to the assigned area(s)Direct the workforce to follow government regulations and all applicable MQGR and Level 1 standardsIdentify need for process improvements/procedures requiredDocument conditions found and identify opportunities for process improvementCommunicate results to quality and plant managementPlan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environmentStrong communication skills to lead and support meetings at all levels of the company, including SR leadershipProvide expert technical leadership & directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiativesCommitment and dedication in delivering a World Class product to the consumerDemonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievementsExhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver resultsPerform process audits based on internal and external quality indicators, leveraging standard checklists questionsTrain and coach in their specific sections of checklist questions, expanded in future to UL and TLReview critical processes and stations dailyReport monthly process conformity scorecard for the PlantReview and Decision process standard deviations related to MQGR/StandardsMonitor all new or enhanced regulatory and corporate requirements and update process checklist and lead implementationAssist in root cause, containment and corrective actions for all quality related issuesCollaborate with Subject Matter Experts and utilize problem solving tools in day-to-day operations to drive issue resolutionProvide technical liaison support between Engineering, Quality, Production and Product Design departmentsEstablish, maintain documentation of processes and train utilizing Manufacturing toolsEmbrace and execute standardization of best practices that ensure quality productsSupervise all major aspects of vehicle inspection and analyze data for comparison to daily vehicle auditsEffective supervision of all employees as assignedTraining and coaching of salary and bargaining unit employees, both direct and indirectCreates, implements and sustains vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to customersRecommends and implements simple cost-effective error/mistake proofing strategiesWork with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllableSupport manufacturing facilities with launch readiness assessments and implementation methodology for compliance to requirementsServe as liaison between plants and engineering. Conduct training (development, implementation) for plant personnel on quality requirementsRecommend and implement new initiatives to improve plant processesAnalyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibrationDevelop inspection standards and best methods for performing inspectionDrive team success by clarifying expectations and minimizing political hurdlesDemonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering results and champion achievementsExhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver resultsPossess strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environmentRequirements:Bachelor's degree required3+ years of related experienceDemonstrated planning/problem solving skillsAbility to work a flexible shift scheduleExperience and working knowledge of computer systems and software with strong knowledge of MS Office or Google OfficeAbility to analyze, synthesize and translate data into visual charts/graphs etc.Flexibility to work on a rotating crew/shift scheduleAbility to work overtime as neededAbility to be flexible to carry out tasks 'outside' of normal roles and responsibilitiesPreferred Qualifications:Manufacturing / Assembly Plant experienceTwo (2) years of quality related experienceLead Auditor Certifications and Practical experienceSupervisory experience of hourly personnelBasic Knowledge of StatisticsPrevious Leadership experience is a plusEngineering degree or equivalent