Sr Manager, Quality

Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

This position is responsible for assuring quality in all phases of the manufacturing value stream from project quality planning to customers' utilization. Where nonconformance is identified, this position will lead the site to employ effective problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions. As this role has both customer and supplier facing responsibilities, the incumbent must be skillful in communication, reporting, follow-up, and project management with a sense of urgency to resolve quality issues.

The ability to read technical drawings and specifications is required of the incumbent to understand and lead their team in deployment of quality controls related to special characteristics. This position will work cross-functionally with peers, Gates management, and their quality department in developing and executing Advanced Product Quality Plans (APQP) for new & existing products. This will include involvement in Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, and Quality Control Plan development and implementation to reduce and eliminate nonconformance risk. As a subject matter expert in quality, the incumbent will train and lead the site in establishing inspection sample plans, including the establishment of statistical process controls (SPC) as necessary due to the criticality of product / process characteristics. Knowledge of and capability to utilize inspection equipment and determine acceptability of the measurement method through Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) is necessary to be an effective quality leader.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining an effective site Quality Management System (E.g., ISO9001, IATF16949) that meets and exceeds customer specified requirements and industry standards. As well as advancing the QMS as part of Continuous Improvement efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages a plant or large area within a corporate function; may have country level responsibility
• Has budget responsibility for area or function
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans
• Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans
• Identifies and resolves complex multi-dimensional business problems by looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline
• Decision making involves researching, analyzing and evaluating data and using judgment in applying professional expertise.
• Impacts the business results of an area or sub-function by setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing policies and plans
• Guided by function policies, resource requirements, budgets and business plan
• Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans
• Influences others internally and externally, including senior division executives, vendors or regulators
• Applies in-depth understanding of the business dynamics of own department/district integrates within the division
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Implements functional plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Decision-making is guided by Functional/Regional/Country objectives

Keys to Success

• Requires a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3+ direct reports
• Manages multiple related teams, typically through manager and/or team lead
• Manages large team of professionals and or managers
• Sets organizational priorities and allocates resources; executes department business plans
• Has team leadership, performance management and people development responsibility to build strong teams

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 11-15 years of experience