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Solicita: Plant Quality Manager

• Descripción y Requisitos

  On-site position in Saltillo, Coahuila.

  Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the entire quality function at the plant level, guiding the team to meet all internal and external quality processes and procedures.
  • Manage all departmental resources to ensure the team has the adequate capacity and capability to meet business needs and quality standards.
  • Guide, coach, and hold the quality team accountable for their performance, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
  • Set and manage departmental objectives and KPIs for the quality team, reporting on performance and identifying required actions to achieve targets.
  • Lead plant activities to achieve excellence towards VOC, Customer Scorecards, Cost of Poor Quality and Warranty Management.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, documentation, and procedures across all manufacturing operations.
  • Chair regular quality review meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to analyze metrics and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all quality activities are conducted in compliance with established health, safety, and environmental policies.
  Process & Customer Quality
  
  • Serve as the first point of escalation for all customer quality issues, acting as the primary liaison between the plant and the customer to ensure a rapid and effective response.
  • Champion and drive a culture of continuous quality improvement across the entire plant.
  • Oversee all problem-solving activities, utilizing structured methodologies like the 8D process to perform root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with the Supplier Quality Assurance function to effectively reduce the impact of non-conforming supplier materials on production quality.
  • Oversee and support the deployment of core quality processes and tools, including PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, PCP, and SPC.
  • Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks to proactively identify and mitigate potential quality issues.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience as an automotive plant quality manager
  • Molding and assembly experience (connectors preferred)
  • Proven experience in leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools (8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA, etc.).
  • Strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems (IATF 16949 and customer specific requirements).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with customers and internal teams.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple customer requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • 100% fluency in business English is required
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
  • Proficiency in quality-related software and tools (e.g., Minitab, statistical analysis software)
  • Other desirable qualifications: Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean, or WCM, IATF Lead Auditor, VDA 6.3 Quality Auditor
  
  

  Puesto: Calidad - Gerente

• Información Adicional

  Tipo de contrato: Permanente
  Salario: Negociable

  Pais:MEXICO
  Estado o Region: Coahuila
  Ciudad: Otras Ciudades