What are the responsibilities and job description for the Section Manager Quality South position at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?
Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Manager in our Bowling Green, Kentucky stamping facility. The Quality Manager 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
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 offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.
