Section Manager Quality

Cannon Automotive Solutions - Bowling Green Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cannon Automotive Solutions - Bowling Green Inc. in Bowling Green, KY, is seeking a Section Manager Quality to lead and manage the quality assurance function at our stamping facility.

You will plan, develop, and implement quality systems that support corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has significant quality management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree required with five to seven years of related quality management experience.
• Experience working with castings, machined parts, and domestic/international suppliers preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Interprets current quality data to ensure policies meet goals and reliability.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives aligned with corporate policies.
• Assists in formulating and implementing inspection criteria and procedures.
• Provides leadership during internal and external audits.
• Interprets and implements ISO Quality Manual for personnel.
• Sets up standards and procedures for quality assurance and evaluation of instruments.
• Directs inspection activities to ensure control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Coordinates objectives with production to maximize reliability and minimize costs.
• Trains inspectors on new requirements and procedures and implements changes in quality programs.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in related field

Job description

Location: Bowling Green, KY Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Quality in our Bowling Green, Kentucky stamping facility.

The Section Manager Quality is responsible for the quality assurance function ensuring compliance to establish standards of corporate objectives and regulated agencies for industry through the planning, development, and implementation of quality systems that support business objectives and resources. The ideal candidate will have prior quality management experience, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Interprets current quality data to determine that present quality standards and policies meet established quality goals and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals including inspection types.
• Assists in formulating and implementing inspection criteria and procedures.
• Provides leadership and assistance during all internal and external audits.
• Interprets and implements company's ISO Quality Manual to personnel in organization.
• Sets up standards and procedures for quality assurance, including evaluating current quality procedures, instruments, and test equipment.
• Directs workers engaged in inspection activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Provides oversight on standards for inspection procedures.
• Coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Train’s quality control inspectors on new requirements and procedures and implements new changes in the quality control program.
• Applies total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes within each department.
• Provides oversight on calibration procedures, including the documentation of instruments calibration, calibration times and record keeping.
• Works with vendors as required to ensure quality of all purchased parts for company use.
• Travels to vendors’ locations as required.
• Investigates and adjusts customer complaints regarding quality.
• Reports to the Senior Leadership Team on departmental progress and implements directives from Manager.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Quality Department employees including the training, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree (or higher) and five to seven years related quality management experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with castings, machined parts, and domestic and international suppliers preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to lift up to 23kg (50lbs)

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience

Benefits

• We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
• We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
• We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America.

The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing.

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential.

Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.