Quality Manager at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in New Philadelphia, Ohio

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Quality Manager leads the Quality department by planning, developing and coordinating the quality programs and processes to insure continuous production of products are consistent with established quality and customer standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishes quality objectives to continuously improve the process that assures product quality
  
  


• Maintains all key metrics regarding quality and maintains reporting systems
  
  


• Is involved in all customer concerns to ensure they are reacted to immediately, resolved and the manufacturing facility is aware of all concerns
  
  


• Ensures the execution of corrective actions and the ongoing compliance with customers' specifications
  
  


• Ensures PPAP submissions for new launches and engineering changes are completed
  
  


• Provides leadership in directions toward maintaining and implementing the IATF 16949 system
  
  


• Direct and allocate overtime hours as schedules require supporting all production activities
  
  


• Performs/assists in associate performance reviews and discussions
  
  


• Supports continuous improvement projects
  
  


• Participates in, and provides training as required
  
  


• Participates in and performs Layered Process Audits (LPA) per plan
  
  


• Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
  
  


• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
  
  


• Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
  
  


• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
  
  

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  
  


• Four-year College or University Degree in Business, Quality, Engineering or related field preferred
  
  


• Two to five years' experience in a leadership role preferably in the automotive industry
  
  


• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgement based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  
  


• Proven leadership and managerial skills, interpersonal skills and personal development skills
  
  


• Experience in a variety of basic operation disciplines: Manufacturing, Quality, Process / Tooling and Shop Floor Supervision
  
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  


• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
  
  

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
  
  


• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
  
  


• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
  
  


• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA. View the Equal Opportunity is the Law Poster here.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, please let us know by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with the subject line "Accommodation Request". Application materials submitted through this email will not be considered.

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