Assistant Quality Manager

Ms Companies, LLC; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits

Job summary

MS Companies is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager to lead daily quality operations in automotive manufacturing. You will oversee quality teams, support customer quality requirements, manage sorting and containment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This role demands strong leadership and hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing in fast-paced environments. Work closely with the Quality Manager, supervisors, and customers to ensure quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, quality, or production environments.
• Strong leadership and employee development skills.
• Experience managing quality teams, supervisors, and inspection personnel.
• Experience with sorting, containment, and customer quality issue resolution.
• Root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Understanding of quality processes, documentation, and manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, manage performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other technology systems.
• English reading/writing to follow work instructions and documentation.
• Authorized to work in the United States of America.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quality operations and supervise quality teams.
• Serve as liaison between MS Companies and customers on quality performance and requirements.
• Support new program launches with implementation of quality processes on-site.
• Manage sorting and containment for timely quality resolution.
• Lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for customer complaints.
• Ensure procedures and documentation align with customer requirements.
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop solutions to improve quality, productivity, and performance.
• Drive Lean and quality tools for continuous improvement.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external customers via reporting.
• Support P&L awareness, labor utilization, and cost-control measures.
• Travel to multiple customer sites as needed.
• Assist Quality Manager with daily planning and coaching of teams.
• Lead and develop quality personnel.
• Ensure teams follow procedures and policies.
• Support preventative quality activities and audits.
• Identify opportunities to prevent recurring issues.
• Take on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team development

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Customer relationships

English proficiency

US work authorized

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Shift Schedule: Variable Schedule Based on Business Needs

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Quality Manager to support daily quality operations within fast-paced automotive manufacturing environments. This position is responsible for overseeing quality teams, supporting customer quality requirements, managing sorting and containment activities, assisting with issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience within automotive manufacturing, quality, or production environments, with the ability to manage teams, coordinate customer requirements, analyze quality data, lead corrective actions, and support new program launches. This position will work closely with the Quality Manager, supervisors, inspection teams, and customers to ensure quality standards and operational expectations are consistently achieved.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, quality, or production environments
• Strong leadership and employee development skills
• Experience managing quality teams, supervisors, and inspection personnel
• Experience with sorting, containment, and customer quality issue resolution
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D
• Strong understanding of quality processes, documentation, and manufacturing standards
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Ability to lead teams, delegate responsibilities, and manage employee performance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other technology systems
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English to follow work instructions and complete required documentation
• Authorized to work in the United States of America

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing quality experience
• Experience supporting new program launches and implementation of quality processes
• Experience with Salesforce or similar digital business systems
• Experience leading customer complaints, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with financial performance, P&L awareness, and cost control
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 or other automotive quality management systems
• Experience working across multiple customer or manufacturing sites

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quality operations, including supervision of quality supervisors and inspection teams
• Serve as a primary liaison between MS Companies and customers regarding quality performance, concerns, and requirements
• Support new program launches through implementation of quality processes and on-site coordination
• Manage sorting and containment activities to ensure timely and effective resolution of quality concerns
• Respond to customer complaints by leading containment activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation are maintained and aligned with customer requirements
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement solutions to improve quality, productivity, and operational performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and quality tools
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external customers through clear reporting and documentation
• Support financial performance through awareness of P&L, labor utilization, operational costs, and cost-control measures
• Travel to multiple customer sites as needed to support operations, launches, quality concerns, and issue resolution
• Assist the Quality Manager with daily operational planning, team performance, and customer requirements
• Lead, coach, and develop quality personnel to maintain high-performing teams
• Ensure quality teams follow established procedures, customer requirements, and company policies
• Support preventative quality activities and participate in audits as required
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes and prevent recurring issues
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

Work Hours

Work hours and schedules may vary by location, the nature of work, your department, and customers’ needs, and are subject to change from time to time to meet business needs.

• Flexible scheduling options, based on business and operational needs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive insurance and benefits packages
• Training provided for career advancement opportunities
• Team-oriented company culture
• Access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above requirements outline management’s assignment of essential job functions. The information contained herein does not constitute a contract, express or implied.

Work Authorization Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States of America.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MS Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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