What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Quality Manager position at Harley-Davidson?
Auto req ID: 33830
Title: Manufacturing Quality Manager
Job Function: Manufacturing
Location: KAPHAEM
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1
At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?
Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Manufacturing Quality Manager.
Job Summary
Provides quality/business leadership recommendations based on the overall benefit to the organization. Develops and integrates quality initiatives and measurements that align with business strategy. Leads the organization in the successful achievement of the Quality Strategy through the ability to: influence others, collaborate with key stakeholders, enable change, communicate Quality to all levels of the organization, support and empower others in the use of Quality methods, and assure the continual improvement of quality systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the organization utilizing Quality/Business tools, techniques, and methodologies to achieve Harley-Davidson's Quality Strategy.
- Organize, plan, and execute the site's Quality Planning & Execution activities to meet or exceed business goals for the organization as a whole.
- Enable the development, planning, and implementation of necessary quality competencies throughout the organization.
- Develop and manage current and future departmental budgets.
- Be responsible for metrics in Safety, Quality, and Cost Delivery.
- Leads drive towards systems and strategies that enhance process predictability and output performance.
- Allocate resources in support of supplier selection and development.
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Provides leadership and support in the execution of Concurrent Product and Process Development Methodology tools and techniques to ensure successful quality, cost and timing of new product launches, and current production processes.
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Required
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
- Demonstrated experience in process measurement and management.
- Demonstrated experience using data to drive process and metric improvements.
- Demonstrated experience in process problem solving
- Ability to drive urgency in problem resolution to protect internal and external customers.
- Working knowledge of measurement and testing equipment selection and appropriate use.
- Hands-on experience in the application of advance product quality planning tools and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience with ISO9001:2015 requirements and application in quality management systems
- Substantial experience leading teams and ability to foster key stakeholder relationships.
Preferred
- Professional Certification (i.e. ASQ- American Society for Quality, APICS - American Production & Inventory Control Society, etc)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Red X Apprentice Certification or higher
Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Direct Reports: Yes
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: 111,200 - 166,900
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
