Quality Manager

Clarios; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios in Kernersville, NC seeks a Quality Leader to direct QA for product operations, driving process and material quality improvements across the plant. You will train staff and apply analytics to achieve quality results, representing the site to customers and suppliers when escalation is needed.

The role emphasizes planning and directing quality and continuous improvement activities, developing and managing systems to drive quality behavior throughout manufacturing processes, and leading QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Minimally 5 years’ experience in a Quality leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on lab testing experience.
• IATF/VDA audit experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures QS and ISO requirements are met. Acts as Plant representative during audits.
• Manages and directs the activities of the Plant Quality Technicians.
• Assures plant purchases are made according to corporate guidelines, in budget, on a timely basis.
• Manages Quality Assurance Systems to include maintenance of warranty data, in-plant scrap data, compliance data, SNRs, customer concerns, etc.
• Prepares annual Quality budgets.
• Administers and signs-off existing/new process specifications (SCO/DCO system, Control Plan).
• Reviews all Quality reports to identify issues. Assists Plant Manager with the correction of issues.
• Manages hiring and training of all direct reports. Provides feedback and development opportunities.
• Provides technical support to customers and suppliers regarding resolution of quality or products liability issues.
• Determines dispositions of all defective materials and hold-ups.
• Setting quality objectives and related training.
• Ensuring awareness of customer requirements throughout the location.
• Responsible for Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) within the Manufacturing site.
• Notifying customers of planned changes to design or manufacturing process or site.
• Review customer Scorecards and Customer portals and take appropriate actions.
• Monitoring of site corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure the quality management system is maintained and complies with ISO 9001/IATF 16949.

Skills

5+ years in quality leadership

Hands-on lab testing

Excellent verbal and written comms

IATF/VDA audit experience

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology or related

Job description

What you will do

The Quality Leader will direct Quality assurance efforts for the product operations with emphasis on identification and solution of process, material or labor problems that could compromise plant and group quality commitments.

Trains staff personnel and applies analytical and statistical analyses to achieve required quality results. Represents the plants from the Quality standpoint in front of customers and suppliers when escalation above the plants is needed.

Coordinates all containment actions for the plants in case of Quality concerns and all the long term and global sharing of best practices and basic standardization regarding to Quality. Supports GISC Quality to drive standardization of processes (quality tools like FMEA´s, control plans, poka yokes, testing equipment) and BBP´s (technical improvements, procedures, etc.) across all plants within the Product Operations footprint.

How you will do it

The Quality Manager position is responsible for planning and directing the quality and continuous improvement activities for the North American manufacturing group. The Quality Manager will further develop, implement, and manage existing systems designed to drive quality behavior and discipline throughout the manufacturing process.

• Assures QS and ISO requirements are met. Acts as Plant representative during audits.


• Manages and directs the activities of the Plant Quality Technicians.


• Assures plant purchases are made according to corporate guidelines, in budget, on a timely basis.


• Manages Quality Assurance Systems to include the maintenance of warranty data, in-plant scrap data, compliance data, SNR’s, customer concerns, etc. Assures accurate records are maintained for internal and external quality costs. Assure customer expectations are met.


• Prepares annual Quality budgets.


• Administers and signs-off existing/new process specifications (SCO/DCO system, Control Plan)


• Reviews all Quality reports to identify issues. Assists Plant Manager with the correction of issues.


• Manages the hiring and training of all direct reports. Monitors and provides feedback on direct report performance and provides developmental opportunities as needed.


• Provides technical support to customers and suppliers regarding resolution of quality or products liability issues.


• Determines dispositions of all defective materials and hold-ups.


• Setting quality objectives and related training.


• Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the location.


• Responsible for identification evaluation and implementation of Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) within the Manufacturing site.


• Notifying customers of any planned changes to the design, manufacturing process or site.


• Review customer Scorecards and Customer portals and take appropriate actions.


• Monitoring of site corrective and preventive actions (e.g. proper claims handling).


• Ensure that the quality management system is maintained and its effectiveness / efficiency is continuously improved, and that the system always complies with the requirements of the current version of the ISO 9001/IATF 16949 specifications.

What we look for: Skills/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology or related field


• Minimally 5 years’ experience in a Quality leadership role in a manufacturing environment


• Hands on lab testing experience


• IATF/VDA audit experience


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clear and concise information to varied levels within the organization


• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required


• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

What you get

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire




• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts




• Parental and caregiver leave programs




• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program




• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership




• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility




• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you know your rights because EEO is the law.

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