Quality Manager: New Model & Supplier Quality Leader

KOB Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KOB Solutions, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction via robust quality systems and CI initiatives. You will provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight to align quality with business objectives and world-class standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing supplier quality, process quality, and new model launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve quality performance.
• Oversee supplier corrective and preventive action activities.
• Ensure timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze supplier and internal quality issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and business plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop associates.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Support internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Manage and monitor internal quality audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality activities related to new product launches and new model introduction.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Champion and sustain 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing process and quality requirements for new model implementation.
• Establish departmental goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Supplier quality management

Process quality

Continuous improvement

Budget management

Mentorship/ coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

KOB Solutions, Inc. seeks a Quality Manager to lead New Model Quality, Process Quality, and Supplier Quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will drive quality performance, develop associates, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction via robust quality systems and CI initiatives. You will provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight to align quality with business objectives and world-class standards.