What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager position at F&P Georgia?
Welcome to F&P Georgia! We are a world class, tier one automotive supplier with a global presence in the suspension component market. Our goal is to produce high quality parts, at competitive pricing and deliver them when and where the customer requires, without fail.
Job Title: Quality Manager
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Rome, GA
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Quality Manger is responsible for the safety, delivery, cost effectiveness, testing and data, continuous improvement, training and housekeeping of a tier-1 multi-shift production operation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the quality team consisting of 10-15 employees.
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
- Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
- Confer with vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- Effective utilization of labor and equipment, maximization of quality and safety within cost and delivery parameters.
- Continuous improvement in quality, safety, productivity, delivery.
- Act as a change agent in the utilization of lean manufacturing techniques.
- Analyze and act on all quality concerns both internal and external.
- Mentor salaried and hourly personnel for development within the organization.
- Preparation of all quality reports for department on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Active participation in daily and weekly production and management meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA Degree (Engineering discipline preferred)
- IATF16949 experience; required
- Lean Manufacturing/JIT Environment Experience
- Automotive Industry Experience; required
- 5 - 7 Years of Management/Supervisory Experience
MISSION STATEMENT
F&P Georgia (FPG) is committed to excel in the world's automotive suspension component market and to be recognized as the # 1 supplier in the industry. This goal can be accomplished by providing our customers with unrivaled customer service for the highest quality automotive components manufactured in a cost-effective manner.
These objectives are only obtained by creating a culture and environment, which is supportive of this goal and with associates who share a common vision for the accomplishment of this mission. To provide this spirit of camaraderie, the following statements will set the direction of operation at FPG.
We will conduct our affairs on the foundations and principles of mutual respect.
We will refuse to accept status quo. Our mode of conduct will be Think, Act and Evolve.
We will face adversity with a spirit of challenge.
We will maintain flexibility to allow us to make decisions quickly and to respond to change.
We will be good corporate citizens and add value to the environment and the communities in which we live and work.
