Quality Manager - Raytown, United States - The Shyft Group
Description
Quality Manager |Utilimaster |
Kansas City, MO
Regular Employee | Salary Exempt
Who we are
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore.
Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families.
Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years
and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
As the Quality Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Kansas City, MO, you will enjoy leading and providing guidance to the supplier and quality teams to meet internal and external monthly KPIs as well as establishing and maintaining professional relationships between the company and our supply base.
You will also:
Manage the Supplier Quality team and examine supplier capabilities
Assist with mentoring quality associates and foster positive team collaboration
Maintain, monitor, and improve supplier quality metrics in partnership with Supply Chain Management
Assist supply chain management with Supplier Quality
Enhance and standardize processes, communications, and technology that affect Supplier Quality
Update and improve internal supplier quality documentation
Make decisions regarding the completeness, quality, and accuracy of supplier documentation
Request, receive, review, and make improvements to supplier quality documentation
Support and participate in the supplier selection process (SET)
Oversee the monitoring and measurement process (SPARC) and corrective action processes (CART, PSR, SCAR)
Examine data and utilize formal problem-solving methodologies and tools
Conduct internal and supplier quality system audits and follow the ISO 9001 standard
Participate in the corrective action process to monitor, verify, and close actions
Support internal quality containment activities related to supplier issues
Collaborate with project teams to define project deliverables and for project planning
Manage the internal PPAP system and adapt automotive concepts to add value
Act as the primary liaison with suppliers and engineering on APQP projects
Ensure suppliers are on track and capable of
new launches
Create and provide technical training to new and less experienced associates
Train and facilitate the training of new associates in all aspects of their job function
Aid with hiring, performance management, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary processes
Manage vacation and timecard approvals, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training
Coach and discipline your team, instill motivation, and resolve personnel issues
Maintain a high degree of visibility and access to associates
Communicate cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure goals are met
Expand your knowledge of The Shyft Group and Utilimaster by exploring the
Learn More
section below.
What you need to be successful
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
Four or more (4+) years of supplier quality engineering and product quality engineering expertise plus one or more (1+) supervisory or above experience
A proven understanding of engineering principles and quality tools and methods such as Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, SPC, and Six Sigma
ASQ or CMQ certification (Preferred)
Knowledge and experience in ISO 9001 standards and auditing
Experienced in personnel management
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with Minitab or related data analysis tool
Strong communication and leadership skills
Learn More
The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:
The Shyft Group
Employee Testimonials
Our Story
Sustainability Report
YouTube
Join Our Talent Community
Utilimaster
Press Releases
Product Page
Commercial Truck Bodies
Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube
Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us atThe Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer
Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers.
Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies.
See posters for more details.E-Verify Notice
U.S. Right to Work Notice.
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