Manager - Quality Control

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Regional Manager focused on quality and engineering to ensure ISO compliance across the division. You will oversee the QMS, KPI tracking, and environmental requirements while guiding teams and improving processes.

Responsibilities include auditing, documentation, training, and driving corrective actions for non-conformities. Travel and mentoring of personnel are expected as part of a comprehensive quality leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five+ years in quality or engineering.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 standards.
• Strong RCA, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISO audits and act as champion for the division's standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality and engineering docs and procedures.
• Provide training on quality principles and best practices across teams.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis.
• Investigate non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Assess quality risks and monitor KPIs and environmental requirements.
• Plan and conduct internal/external audits to improve processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare KPI reports and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead cross-functional teams in new product changes (PPAP/APQP).

Skills

ISO standards

Auditing

Quality engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Data analytics

Training & guidance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Six Sigma

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Poka-Yoke

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Regional Manager ensures that Motion Industries complies with and maintains its operations within the specific ISO standards at the corporate and division levels focusing on quality and engineering. This position oversees the QMS, quality policy, KPI's and environmental requirements within the division. This position impacts the business by enhancing and supporting the overall ISO standards, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining and continuously improving environmental initiatives, quality management system, and engineering principles.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures adherence to ISO specific standards (45001, 14001 & 9001) throughout the organization by conducting regular audits and assessments and acts as the ISO champion for the overall division.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality, and engineering documentation. The manager supports the development and control of procedures, work instructions, and drawings within the division.
• Provides training and guidance to employees on quality and engineering principles, procedures, and compliance requirements to support the business vision. Supports the creation and implementation of product test and standard operating procedures throughout the division while sharing best practices throughout the business.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains across the specific division through data analysis from internal and external feedback.
• Investigates and resolves non-conformities, deviations, and customer complaints in a timely manner, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Assesses and mitigates quality-related risks by identifying potential hazards, implementing risk control measures, and monitoring risk indicators around quality and engineering.
• Plans and executes internal and external audits to maintain/improve ISO processes and procedures.
• Collaborates with teams from different departments to resolve quality and engineering issues. The manager provides quality support for day-to- day operational activities, to improve processes, product performance and procedures to eliminate or reduce defects' causes.
• Prepares reports and metrics on site specific and quality KPI’s and trends to drive continuous improvement across the division.
• Keeps up-to-date with current and developing manufacturing/engineering/ISO trends concerning environmental and product quality.
• Performs efficient/effective routine and non-routine quality and engineering inspections for product process acceptability.
• The manager supports and leads cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements. (PPAP & APQP)
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination within Quality or Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient with tools like 6S, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, FMEA's, Measurement System Analysis, and other Continuous Improvement (CI) tools.
• Technical background preferred with a focus on quality engineering.
• A solid background in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and data-based analytics to find solutions to problems is preferred. FMEA, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, 5-Whys or experience with other RCA tools is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Basic project management skills, including time management, developing plans, taking initiative, and meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must possess a mindset focused on the principles of Continuous Improvement.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among a wide variety of employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and be responsive to requests.
• Ability to work in an effective manner, either independently or as part of a team. Reliable, organized, energetic self-starter, with attention to detail and dedication to produce high quality work.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of integrity.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Domestic and international travel up to 25% of time.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Lead Auditor preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

More than 10 Direct Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

• Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.