Plant Quality Manager

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Plant Quality Manager, der die Zukunft der Mobilität mitgestaltet. In dieser Schlüsselposition sind Sie verantwortlich für die Qualitätssicherung und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung der Produktionsstandards. Sie arbeiten eng mit einem dynamischen Team zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Produkte den höchsten Qualitätsstandards entsprechen. Mit über 10 Jahren Erfahrung in der Fertigung, insbesondere in der Automobilindustrie, bringen Sie das nötige Know-how mit, um die Qualitätsziele zu erreichen. Profitieren Sie von einem unterstützenden Arbeitsumfeld und attraktiven Vorteilen, während Sie zur Entwicklung von Lösungen für die Mobilität der nächsten Generation beitragen.

Benefits

Jährlicher Anreizplan

Bezahlter Urlaub

401k-Plan

Gesundheitsleistungen

Ausbildungsförderung

Unterstützende Mitarbeitergruppen

Bezahlte Feiertage

Persönliche Zeit

Qualifications

• 10+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Fertigung, insbesondere in der Automobilindustrie.
• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in leitenden Positionen in der Fertigung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der Qualitätsmanagementsysteme und kontinuierliche Verbesserung.
• Entwicklung und Implementierung von Sicherheitsdokumenten und Prozessen.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

Statistische Prozesskontrolle

FMEA

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

Education

Bachelor in einem technischen Bereich

Tools

ISO 14000

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Plant Quality Manager

Country/Region: US

Location:

Duncan, SC, US

Req ID 79159 | Duncan, United StatesZF Chassis Systems Duncan, LLC

About the Team

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Quality Manager plays a pivotal role in driving excellence across the plant's operations. This leader is responsible for shaping and guiding all quality assurance initiatives—ensuring that every product meets or exceeds customer expectations. Beyond overseeing the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS), the Quality Manager champions safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, aligning every process with both customer standards and company performance goals.

What you can look forward to as the Plant Quality Manager:

• Reviewing, planning, selecting, developing, and implementing QMS/EMS/safety documents to meet the intent of the standard/specification and ensure ease of use by the facility.
• Assisting in ensuring a safe working environment for all Associates, Managers and Visitors by ensuring all follow all safety rules and taking a proactive approach to accident prevention.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective document system to include ISO 14000, and Engineering changes.
• Coordinating all team activities to the successful completion of all prioritized work. This includes, but is not limited to coordination, communication, prioritizing, and progress reports, develop, complete, and review monthly report(s), etc.
• Completing position assessments, annual performance reviews, leadership assessments and training plans to ensure development of employees; maintain open door policy; mentor/coach employees.
• Establishing and meeting departmental goals that ensure the continued support of the mission, vision, and values of the facility. Ensuring quality objectives for supplier and customer products and key metrics are met.
• Leading the introduction of new products or modification of products within assigned area using APQP and PPAP tools from development to launch.
• Performing other duties as related to this specific position.

Your Profile as Plant Quality Manager:

• Four-year degree in a technical field
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in the automotive.
• 5+ years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Expert level knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, procedures within Quality and Engineering statistical process control techniques (related to FMEA, control plan, CPK, etc.)
• Extensive experience with quality audit procedures, quality systems and statistical process control, advanced product planning and familiarity with financial reporting statements
• IATF 16949 awareness training
• Knowledge of 5S and/or Six Sigma problem-solving methodology
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  

What We Offer at ZF Foxconn:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
  

Be part of our ZF team as Plant Quality Manager and apply now!

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.