Director of Quality at KB Search Team in Kendallville, Indiana

Posted in Other 12 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Get ready to unleash your passion for Quality!!! Due to an upcoming retirement you can use your amazing leadership skills to drive quality performance for 8 plants in 5 states. Reporting to the CEO, you will be an integral part of an entrepreneurial company that is growing organically and through acquisitions. This is your opportunity to shine!!!

You will:
  • Develop systems for and/or participate in APQP/PPAP activities.
  • Develop systems for production's performance with QA standards.
  • Maintain Customer Specific Quality System Requirements.
  • Develop Quality Assurance training for employees.
  • Investigate methods for improving product quality.
  • Interface with Program Mgmt., Materials, and Manufacturing.
  • Lead TS16949 initiatives.
  • Liaison with external parties (customer & supplier) on matters relating to the quality system.
  • Develop, document, and provide for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, production, and quality.
  • Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Perform Problem-solving Techniques

As a stand-out candidate you will have:
  • A Degree preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years leading a Quality team
  • Automotive experience
  • Heavy truck experience a plus
  • Injection molding and/or automated paint experience a plus
  • Must have led a plant through a QMS implementation and certification
  • Multi-plant experience
  • TS16949 experience
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from associates, suppliers, and customers.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

  • Why this job?Strong benefits that begin first day of employment and include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(K) plus match.
  • Work with a CEO who is growth-minded.
  • Work with a CEO who is not a micro manager but accessible when you need him.
  • Opportunity to flourish in an entrepreneurial environment.

Will assist with relocation for candidates, preferably from the Midwest.
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