What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Team Manager position at Aurubis AG?
Introduction
Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
The full-time position of Quality Team Manager is responsible for leading the quality team strategy and its operational excellence in Aurubis Richmond. This includes, but is not limited to, improving service levels and lead times while reducing costs by taking control of and managing assigned areas of material acceptance and material pre-processing.
Quality Team Manager
Your Tasks
Customer, business, and solution-focused leadership.
Accountable for all material acceptance and material pre-processing activities.
Interact with customers, suppliers, and auditors (internal and external).
Coordinate stock-taking activities in respective areas of responsibility.
Actively drive (continuous) improvement projects and simplification opportunities.
Coach and develop direct reports.
Key user and first level support for Quality Team Software.
Collaborate with internal functions such as supply chain management, operations, commercials, finance, HSE, and external customers and suppliers.
Promote a culture of safety and people first.
Your Profile
Management experience with direct reports.
Strong knowledge of e-scrap materials and its metal contents.
Experience in operating metal shredders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with ERP systems.
Proficient IT skills.
Analytical process driven mentality, with affinity for resourcefulness, and self-driven entrepreneurial style.
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Physical Requirements
Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.
We Offer
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
What does Aurubis stand for? Take a look here!
Aurubis considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
