Quality Systems Manager

Quality Systems Manager

Job Overview: Sunstar Engineering Americas (SEA), a highly successfully manufacturer of automotive adhesives, sealants, and coating products, is seeking an experienced individual to join our Quality team.  A strong skill set, coupled with experience, is required for planning, implementing and overseeing our quality assurance programs.  

Essential Duties

• Work closely with departments and teams to understand their processes and requirements. Assist in developing systems for process improvements including but not limited to procedures, work instructions, required documentation.
• Execute procedure and policy change training, as needed.
• Participate in internal and external audits (i.e., corporate, customer or third-party); ensure that all corrective actions identified in audits are addressed, processed, verified, and maintained.
• As necessary, participate in supplier and co-manufacturer audits.
• As necessary, assist or conduct investigations / internal audits and root cause analyses of critical and major Quality incidents.
• Provide technical interpretation, guidance, and expertise for relevant quality standards. Demonstrate the ability to vet customer quality requirements for sustainability, suitability and if it can be integrated into current QMS.
• Manage the ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification programs.
• Monitor and advise on the performance/effectiveness of the QMS, measuring against set indicators.
• Develop and lead training sessions to ensure the integrity and application of the QMS.
• Ensure that projects comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all interested parties’ environmental regulations and standards.
• Work closely with senior management to integrate sustainability considerations into the overall business strategy.
• Align sustainability goals with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Analyze project performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collect, organize, and track key quality and process metrics generated from the QMS. Assist departments in the development of meaningful and actionable metrics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project management team.
• Evaluate project management processes and identify opportunities for enhancement, implementing best practices to drive efficiency.
• Support and promote continuous improvement initiatives through auditing and developing effective corrective/preventive action systems.

Requirements:  

• ISO9001 Certified Lead Auditor
• Full execution of Quality Management Systems with 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Superior organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with individuals in different situations.
• Proven teambuilding and leadership skills.
• Able to work with technical, sales and management staff.
• Willing to travel domestically or internationally.
• Able to work occasionally in a manufacturing plant environment (dusty, dirty and can be warm in the summer heat).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

·        Associate or bachelor’s degree with 5-10 years of industry experience.  

·        Working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards.

·        Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification