Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Supervisor for an opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Manage day to day quality control and quality inspection activities to the assigned area(s)
- Will be required to directly supervise hourly and or SBU
- Daily auditing across all shifts to hold Team Members and Team Leaders accountable up to and including issuing discipline as required
- Empowered through independent judgment to commence or cease production operations based on quality safety and / or regulatory requirements
- Direct the workforce to follow government regulations and all applicable MQGR and Level 1 standards
- Identify need for process improvements / procedures required
- Document conditions found and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Communicate results to quality and plant management
- Plan, prioritize, set goals and manage multiple projects in a technical and business environment
- Strong communication skills to lead and support meetings at all levels of the company, including SR leadership
- Provide expert technical leadership & directing cross functional teams in the application of quality initiatives.
- Exhibit a willingness to do things differently and consistently translate ideas into actions that deliver results
- Take over from PPR process after J1 (drive closure of open J1 issues and ensure plants comply with Quality / MQGR standards)
- Develop and enhance PPR & audit checklists over time
- Perform process audits based on internal and external quality indicators, leveraging standard checklists questions - audit the entire system a minimum of three times per year (3,679+ questions for 39+ processes)
- Review critical processes and stations daily per VOC
- Report monthly process conformity scorecard for the Plant
- Review and Decision process standard deviations related to MQGR / Standards
- Monitor all new or enhanced regulatory and corporate requirements and update process checklist and lead implementation
- Assist in root cause, containment and corrective actions for all quality related issues
- Achieve timely completion of containment corrective actions (Performance action notices) Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and utilize problem solving tools in day-to-day operations to drive issue resolution
- Provide technical liaison support between Engineering, Quality, Production and Product Design departments
- Embrace and execute standardization of best practices that ensure quality products
- Document all non-conformance conditions found and identify and execute opportunities for process improvement
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of vehicle audit items
- Supervise all major aspects of vehicle inspection and analyze data for comparison to daily vehicle audits
- Supervise the auditing of new production vehicles to validate quality or identify quality concerns
- Training and coaching of salary and bargaining unit employees, both direct and indirect
- Creates, implements and sustains vehicle control plans to prevent the outflow of defects to customers
- Recommends and implements simple cost-effective error / mistake proofing strategies
- Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllable
- Support manufacturing facilities with launch readiness assessments and implementation methodology for compliance to requirements
- Serve as liaison between plants and engineering. Conduct training (development, implementation) for plant personnel on quality requirements
- Recommend and implement new initiatives to improve plant processes
- Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibration
REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor degree required.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Quality Supervisor required.
- Demonstrated planning / problem solving skills
- Ability to work a flexible shift schedule
- Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software with strong knowledge of MS Office or Google Office
- Ability to analyze, synthesize and translate data into visual charts / graphs etc.
- Flexibility to work on a rotating crew / shift schedule
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to be flexible to carry out tasks 'outside' of normal roles and responsibilities
- Must have valid drivers license
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :
- Manufacturing / Assembly Plant experience
- Lead Auditor Certifications and Practical experience
- Supervisory experience of hourly personnel
- Basic Knowledge of Statistics
- Previous Leadership experience is a plus
- Engineering degree or equivalent100% onsite position
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7 days ago