Automotive Quality Lead & Continuous Improvement

Default Brand; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Southern Corp in Rockmart, GA is seeking a Quality Operations Leader to supervise the Quality Team and ensure daily efficiency on the shop floor.

You will act as the primary liaison between JSC, Honda, BMW, and third-party quality representatives, investigate quality concerns, and drive corrective actions. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance with IATF-related expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree or 2+ years of quality or manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Experience using CMM and precision measurement tools.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing quality assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Team Leaders, Technicians, and associates to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Serve as liaison between Jefferson Southern Corp, Honda, BMW, and third-party quality representatives.
• Investigate internal and external quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate customer-site containment, inspection, repair, and requalification activities.
• Lead customer requalification audits, including Honda, BMW, and Voestalpine requirements.
• Prepare daily quality reports and monthly performance summaries, including root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce quality policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Issue quality alerts and communicate corrective actions for quality concerns.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 2 years of relevant quality/manufacturing experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

CATIA V4/V5

Job description

Jefferson Southern Corp in Rockmart, GA is seeking a Quality Operations Leader to supervise the Quality Team and ensure daily efficiency on the shop floor.

You will act as the primary liaison between JSC, Honda, BMW, and third-party quality representatives, investigate quality concerns, and drive corrective actions. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and compliance with IATF-related expectations.