Quality Coordinator

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
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Operations & Customer Support
• Supervise and support Quality Team Leaders, Technicians, and associates to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Serve as a primary communication liaison between JSC, Honda, BMW, and third-party quality representatives.
• Investigate internal and external quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement effective 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.
• Quality Management & Continuous Improvement
• Implement, monitor, and enforce quality policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Issue quality alerts and communicate corrective actions for internal and external quality concerns.
• Monitor inspection processes, statistical quality data, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Develop and update quality work instructions, inspection procedures, and process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Leadership & Training
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Team Leaders and Technicians to achieve departmental objectives.
• Coordinate associate schedules, job assignments, and training to support production requirements.
• Ensure associates are properly trained on quality standards, inspection procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or at least 2 years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and precision measurement instruments, including calipers and micrometers.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing quality assurance.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 (formerly TS 16949) quality management standards.
• Experience with CATIA V4/V5.
• Familiarity with customer audits, quality containment, statistical process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical & Work Environment

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, sharp objects, and elevated noise levels.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb as required.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Join JSC?

At Jefferson Southern Corporation, we are committed to manufacturing excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to develop your leadership skills while supporting major automotive customers.

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