Titan Intl. is looking to improve the quality and efficiency of its plant's products and processes by implementing and managing robust quality assurance systems and continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Proven ability to implement and manage lean concepts
- Practical knowledge of leading-edge lean/six sigma strategies
- ISO Management experience
- Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in defining KPI's for the business. Analyze KPI indicators, identify priorities, trends, and structured corrective and preventive actions to drive improvement efforts
- Manage and implement lean concepts including lean manufacturing, six sigma, continuous improvement. Lead the cross-function teams through coaching and utilization of APQP and AIAG tools such as APQC, control plan, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, GR&R, 8D, etc.
- Lead Product and process quality improvements and quality system improvements to meet company objectives
- Manage the manufacturing engineering team to install and commission new production equipment, monitor modifications and upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes.
- Oversee development of standard work for new prosses and upgrade of existing processes
- Work closely with manufacturing engineers to drive process improvements through Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- Ensure processes and policies adhere to ISO standards.
Other
- 4-year degree, required. Engineering discipline, preferred
- Minimum 5 years of quality plant-based experience, required
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory responsibility, required
- Experience with fiscal activities such as staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals
- Proven track record of driving results and continuous improvement in an organization
- Proven ability to lead and develop people
- Strategic mindset with tactical execution abilities.
- Structured approach to problem solving. Clear understanding of quality assurance vs. quality control, Preventive approach / mindset.
- Hands-on leader capable of empowering employees to take risks, supports them when things go wrong and encourages them to learn from setbacks and failures.
- Growth mindset personally and professionally, result oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and interact with cross-functional groups.
- Ability to manage change and influence others and lead through complex situations
