Quality Manager

Quality Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: Brighton, MI Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals) Schedule: 1st Shift Schedule (Days) Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test

Position Overview: Seeking a leader who is hands-on, with at least 3 years of Quality Management in a Manufacturing environment. Must have great interpersonal skills. Will be interacting with different teams in the Plant. Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred but not required. Chemicals experience is a plus. Quality Certifications are also a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this role, you’ll drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with quality standards, and foster a culture of operational excellence.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, including everyday testing, quality inspections, audits, and process improvements.
• ISO 9001 Oversight: Manage the ISO 9001 Quality Management System to ensure compliance, certification, and documentation.
• Audits & Compliance: Lead internal and external ISO audits, address corrective actions, and maintain certifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Quality Control: Monitor quality metrics to ensure products meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• CAPA Process: Oversee corrective and preventive action processes, addressing root causes, and preventing recurrence.
• Training & Development: Provide training on quality standards and best practices, promoting cross-functional collaboration. Engage with direct reports to document goals, helping them reach their career ladders.
• Reporting: Develop annual quality goals and execute programs to accomplish these goals. Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of quality metrics, audits, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the supply chain and procurement teams to assess and improve supplier quality.
• Cease any process or product delivery due to non-conformance (safety/regulatory issue, customer requirements, etc.) using the SAP system.
• Manage the distressed and at-risk inventory process plus raw material approvals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive performance reports to senior executives, including KPIs, trend analysis, and long-term strategies to improve product quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, preferably in Chemistry or related field
• Quality Management: 3 years
• 1-3 years of manufacturing plant experience
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Office

CONSIDERED A PLUS:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of paint & coatings chemistry or experience as a Co-op
• Experience using SAP/S4 HANA
• Experience with statistical software/applications for data analysis
• Time management skills

Our Company:

• Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set sustainability initiatives and take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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