Quality Manager

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. A LEADING ENGINEERING MATERIALS COMPANY OPERATING IN 3 COUNTRY'S IS FAR FROM ORDINARY. WE HAVE A HIGHLY DIVERSIFIED WORKFORCE THAT STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF ITS PEOPLE WITH A FOCUS ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TEAM SPIRIT AND INCLUSION. OUR ORGANIZATION IS EXPANDING AND WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE A QUALITY MANAGER FOR OUR GAFFNEY, SC LOCATION. EXCELLENT SALARY, BONUS, BENEFITS, MATCHING 401K PLAN.

Summary/Objective
To manage the Quality Assurance Department in such a manner to ensure quality products and services from our suppliers and throughout our in-house manufacturing processes, so as to meet or exceed customer requirements.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To develop, implement and monitor an effective quality assurance system.
To ensure timely and effective response to customer quality issues.
To ensure the effective development and monitoring of suppliers.
To develop and communicate CMC quality performance measures, internally and externally.
To effectively manage and utilize the Quality Assurance Organization.
Actively use and grow our IATF 16949, ISO9001 certified program.

Competencies
Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Global & Cultural Awareness, Relationship Management, Ethical Practice.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all employees of Quality Engineering department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees in that department.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional manufacturing office and shop floor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position may occasionally require extended hours and/or weekend work.

Travel
<10%

Required Education, Skills, and Experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Active working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and other related programs.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, plan, and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, develop QA department personnel and plant personnel.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and get the job done IATF 16949, ISO14001, and ISO9001 knowledge.
4 -6 years QA Mgr. Experience 10 years QA experience.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, and Experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Plastics background (SMC desirable).
6 Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
Kaizen experience.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.