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Wabash lists this Quality Manager opportunity in griffin, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Role:
The Quality Manager is accountable for those activities which have a bearing on product integrity and reliability through specific policies and procedures consistent with the overall objective of delivering products of the highest possible quality.
Your Responsibilities:
Reports on the performance of the Quality System to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the Quality System
Interacts with supply base ensuring the quality of product and service meets or exceeds the requirements of Wabash
Develops, directs, and supports the Quality Department associates including weld technicians
Assists in the development of the Production Teams
Participates in the development of work instructions
Maintains customer contact
Develops and maintains an internal auditing system
Participates in the Customer Quality Systems Audits and the development of corrective action plans for deficient areas
Investigates and reports on all customer complaints and concerns
Tracks plant quality and warranty metrics and reports to plant management on a regular basis
Manages and maintains quality databases and systems
Defines and executes long-term quality system strategy
Detailed warranty engagement including customer interaction & action plans to improve performance
Drives continuous improvement within operations through real time process control and lean manufacturing techniques
Provides vision and leads efforts on data collection to ensure shop floor process effectiveness
Influences design to drive process capability
Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control concepts, lean manufacturing and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, allocation of resources and coordination of personnel
Knowledge/understanding GMAW production welding process and
methods
Keeps up to date on professional/technical developments
Develops an appropriate depth of expertise in technical areas
Creates an environment where no one tolerates complacency
Eliminates roadblocks, barriers, and inefficiencies
Uses metrics and performance measures to track progress
Redesigns systems and processes to increase effectiveness
Quickly embraces new technology to increase capabilities
Drives rigorous internal and external benchmarking of performance
Communicates high performance standards
5 to 10 years related manufacturing experience -- automotive, heavy equipment, OEM manufacturers
5 years management or supervisory experience
Management of ISO 9001:2008
CQE, CQM certification desired
CWI certification desired
Meets commitments to internal and external customers
Continually searches for ways to improve customer service
Seeks and uses feedback from customers
Focuses the organization on efforts that add significant value to customers
Consistently drives for increased responsiveness to meeting and anticipating customer needs
Delivers on commitments
Shows consistency between words and actions
Makes sound decisions in a timely manner and despite ambiguity
Makes tough, unpopular decisions when necessary
Considers the perspectives of others when making decisions
Treats people fairly and with respect
Values differences in experience and perspective in the organization's talent base
Conveys trust in people's competence to do their jobs
Fosters an environment with high morale in which individuals and teams are accountable for their own success
Is a credible technical leader
Supports the development of technical excellence in others
Is willing to try novel approaches to solve technical problems
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.
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