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Quality Manager
full-timeSalem

Summary

Location

Salem

Type

full-time

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About this role

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Our customers rely on us for flawless execution, and we are hiring a Quality Manager to lead the process. The Quality Manager manages and leads the quality department, implements and maintains the IATF 16949 quality management system. They will interview, train, develop, evaluate, promote, and discipline subordinate personnel. Drive continuous improvement activities and teams.  Support and promote plant wide quality improvement efforts.  Lead Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as quality problems occur. 

Core Competencies 

  • Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Energy and Stress 
  • Team Work            
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Development and Continual Learning
  • GDT/Blueprint Reading skills
  • Engineering specification understanding
  • CMM/Layout measurement knowledge and understanding
  • Research and Analysis
  • Decision Making and Judgement
  • Providing Consultation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical
 

 

Job Duties

  • Evaluate and develop improved techniques for control of quality and reliability.
  • Work with Process Engineering on process and engineering changes.
  • Support prototype builds and data collection and reporting of builds.
  • Cultivate and expand positive employee morale.
  • Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel.
  • Design and implement systems necessary to collect, to maintain and analyze data.
  • Identify problems, basic and complex, review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.
  • Provide support onsite to customer/suppliers as needed.
  • Document all activities as required.
  • Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts and International Quality Standards (ie ISO, IATF, etc.)  and all applicable government regulations and standards.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in quality engineering or related technology or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in a manufacturing facility that offered the opportunity to gain a well rounded background in quality.
  • Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
  • Customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods
  • Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Develop, plan and implement short and long term goals
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and the use of statistical software.
  • Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
  • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
  • Troubleshooting ability is required
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Detail oriented
  • Required to have Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Management,Continuous Improvement,Problem Solving,Communication,Team Work,Analytical,Decision Making,Planning and Organizing,Customer Focus,Time Management,Supervisory Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Troubleshooting,Data Analysis,Mathematical Reasoning,GDT/Blueprint Reading

About Flex-N-Gate

Starting with aftermarket parts in 1956 and moving into O.E. in 1968, Flex-N-Gate produces the highest quality products and systems for the automotive industry. With our extensive plastics, metals and mechanical assemblies experience, we persistently strive for continuous improvement and on-time delivery of defect-free products.

We provide our customers a comprehensive solution using our collective resources of product engineering, project management, testing, stamping, welding, molding, painting, plating, assembly and shipping.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Automotive

What you'll do

  • The Quality Manager leads the quality department and implements the IATF 16949 quality management system. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement activities and ensuring production meets quality specifications.

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What does a Quality Manager do at Flex-N-Gate?

As a Quality Manager at Flex-N-Gate, you will: the Quality Manager leads the quality department and implements the IATF 16949 quality management system. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement activities and ensuring production meets quality specifications..

Why join Flex-N-Gate as a Quality Manager?

Flex-N-Gate is a leading Automotive company.

Is the Quality Manager position at Flex-N-Gate remote?

The Quality Manager position at Flex-N-Gate is based in Salem, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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