Assistant Quality Manager - Automotive, Lean & CI

Ms Companies, LLC; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires strong leadership, experience with corrective actions, and the ability to analyze quality data to support launches and ongoing quality performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing, quality, or production environments.
• Experience managing quality teams, supervisors, and inspection personnel.
• Experience with sorting, containment, and customer quality issue resolution.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).

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 and requirements.
• Support new program launches through implementation of quality processes and on-site coordination.
• Manage sorting and containment activities to resolve quality concerns efficiently.
• Lead containment activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for customer complaints.
• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation align with customer requirements.
• Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles and quality tools.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

English proficiency

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The role requires strong leadership, experience with corrective actions, and the ability to analyze quality data to support launches and ongoing quality performance.