Senior Quality Manager

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Job Description:

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Role Definition:

The Senior Quality Manager of Caterpillars Fuel Systems facility in Pontiac IL will lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. This role is responsible for setting the vision and long-term strategy for quality excellence translating that strategy into actionable plans and driving execution across all levels of the organization. The Senior Quality Manager will collaborate closely with customers suppliers and internal business partners to ensure products and processes are aligned with customer expectations. This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of quality accountability and continuous improvement throughout the facility. This role will lead a team of 40 quality professionals and report to the Fuel Systems Product Manager

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the Quality Management System:Developing implementing monitoring and optimizing quality assurance processes to ensure final products and services are compliant with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Set the vision and strategy for quality excellence:Define long-term goals aligned with business objectives and foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.
• Translate strategy into actionable tactics:Develop and execute plans to improve product quality reduce defects and enhance customer satisfaction through data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with customers and business partners:Serve as the primary quality liaison addressing concerns managing audits and ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives:Partner with engineering production and supply chain teams to resolve issues implement corrective actions and drive root cause analysis.
• Recruiting developing and leading staffto accomplish personal and organizational goals adhere to policies/procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
• Extensive experience as a dynamic people leader guiding and developing teams of 25 within a high-volume industrial or automotive environment.
• Quality Management:Extensive experience with a demonstratedtrack record of leading quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Expertise in quality tools and methodologies such as APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA root cause analysis and corrective action systems
• Strategy and Execution:Proven leadership in setting and executing quality strategy including vision development tactical planning and cross-functional implementation
• Strong collaboration skills with experience managing audits resolving quality concerns and driving continuous improvement across the value chainExtensive experience in progressive management

Top Candidates will also have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive experience accurately analyzing situations to reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Problem Solving: Expert on various approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies: Extensive experience planning guiding and monitoring manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Expertise in identifying the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.

Additional Information:

• Domestic travel may be required 1-2 times per year depending on business needs.
• This is an on-site position in Pontiac IL.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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