Manager, Operations Quality

 

 

Manager, Operations Quality

 

Location:  Pendergrass Value Add Working hours: 

 

 

 

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

 

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Manager Operations Quality will be responsible for management, coordination and the execution of the Operations Quality functions at the facility in Norcross and Pendergrass, GA. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Manager Operations Quality will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: 

• Assuring the day-to-day quality in the production processes at the Production facilities Pendergrass  

• Active identification of potential production issues and the prevention of those 

• Development and maintaining relevant KPI’s in the most lean, durable and reliable form  

• Participation in the identification, analysis, tracking, follow up and cross communication (e.g. Supplier QA, CFT) of production issues 

• Ownership Control of non-conforming material process  

• Proactive support of production department in definition, execution and assuring of the production sequence and associated processes (Worker instructions, incorrect or defective parts processing, 5S, etc.) 

• Preparation, coordination and follow up of external audits  

• Ownership of tool calibration process 

• Moderation and coordination of PFMEA 

• Applying the Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned and Lean Mentality  

• Participation in specific project team meetings (incl. DFM, KAIZEN events) 

• Global alignment and regular communication with DEUTZ AG counterparts (e.g. production) 

• Internal project responsibility 

• Participation and representation of the production quality in specific project team meetings 

• Cross Functional Responsibilities  

• Supporting the team work in the cross functional team responsibilities to reduce the overall failure rate and improve failure prevention 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Will have direct reports. 

 

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

Required 

Preferred 

Description 

X 

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Production/Assembly or equivalent experience. 

X 

 

Practical experience in the field of Quality Assurance and its tools and methodology. 

X 

 

Minimum 5 years previous Quality Assurance background, Production/Assembly experience and/or Data analysis, failure solving background. 

 

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Basic knowledge in Diesel engines. 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). 

• Sufficient SAP skills that support the necessary coordination activities in SAP . 

• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software (e.g. MS office). 

• Ability to read drawings and processes an advantage. 

• Ability to use measuring equipment.  

• Open for the German language. 

• Ability to transfer between the Norcross and Pendergrass facility depending on Project or Production and Quality requirements. 

 

LANGUAGE ABILITY: 

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