Quality Manager

Location:

Grover, NC, US, 28086

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The Manager of Quality will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organization’s processes and business practices, from incoming materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization. The Manager will facilitate the deployment of a standard production system in the Kings Mountain Operations (KMO) by developing and coordinating the implementation of Continuous Improvement System (CIS).

The Manager provides leadership of all Quality Control, which includes:

• Incoming quality. Secure incoming parts quality in collaboration with supplier quality and the logistics team

• Online quality. Responsible to capture data, analyze, implement containment and lead root cause analysis for online quality.

• Product validation. Responsible for the final quality inspection and product audit.

• Responsible to lead a team consisting of quality engineers, technician, & validation auditors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates production processes from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements

• Directing all quality initiatives throughout the organization through oversight and management

• Responsible for managing, modernizing and implementing Quality and Safety tools, A3, 5S, Kaizen, etc.

• Maintain a constant drive for continuous improvement in all fields

• Contribute to the “lean thinking” education of all the employees and champion ‘lean thinking’ culture

• Deliver hands on coaching especially in problem solving. Map competence gaps and define training requirements to support all people in the journey

• Define, drive and follow up Quality activities. Make sure there is good prioritization and focus. Manage and coordinate the Quality KPI’s

• Maintain consistent and positive leadership, ensure team responsibilities are clearly defined and maintain a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork and growth opportunities

• Implement Continuous Improvement as the guiding principle for all employees & Activities

• Challenge the management and boost lean best practices within the organization to accelerate efficiency and to reach operational excellence throughout the organization

• Collaborates with management and senior staff across departments to draft and implement acceptable quality standards

• Develops and implements quality standard testing and evaluation processes

• Reviews quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance

• Responsible for establishing processes that drive the business to process excellence and improve overall cost of poor quality while ensuring compliance with ISO9001, 14001 and OHSAS18001 and Volvo Standards

• Periodically reports status of quality control to plant leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related industrial field required; master’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience

• 10+ years in manufacturing management, preferably in assembly processes and/or related industry; or minimum of 15 years’ experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire processes of a smaller manufacturer

• Advanced training in Lean, PDCA, Kaizen, and other Continuous Improvement methodologies

• History of a process-oriented, flexible approach. Consistently delivering results on schedule in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes and principles is required

• Significant Lean deployment leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of quality systems, tools, and procedures required. Knowledge of ISO9001 & TS16949 preferred

• Advanced understanding of quality control standards and methodologies

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production in the automotive industry

• Good experience in change management and demonstrated ability to challenge an organization, whilst further developing an excellent working climate and atmosphere in alignment with the Volvo Way and the Code of Conduct.

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Job Category: Quality

Organization: Group Trucks Operations

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Requisition ID: 13831

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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