What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Quality Director position at KEMET?
YAGEO / KEMET is seeking an Associate Quality Director in our Brownsville, TX location. The Quality Associate Director will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organizations production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization.Supervisory Responsibilities : Directs and oversees the quality control departments in the region and supervisory staff.Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Duties / Responsibilities : Evaluates production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements.Collaborates with management and senior staff across production departments and roles to draft acceptable quality standards.Develops and implements quality standard testing and evaluation processes.Facilitates communication among production divisions and management.Assesses test results and approves recommended changes.Reviews quality control documentation such as checklists, logs, and reports for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance.Conducts random inspections and quality control checks.Periodically reports status of quality control and operations to executive leadership and, when required, regulatory agencies.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills / Abilities : Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff.Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production in the industry.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Education and Experience : Bachelors degree in Engineering or related industrial, scientific, or business field required; Masters degree preferred.Eight to 10 years of related experience required with at least five years as a quality engineer or similar role highly preferred.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
