Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

Trensoris a global leader in vehicle electronicsleveragingproprietary technologies to deliver high-quality components for OEM and aftermarket applications. The companys products power a wide range of automotive and industrial systems built with a commitment to durability innovation and performance to meet the demands of todays global markets.

What Youll Do

The Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for all functions relating to quality inspection documentation customer quality/warranty issues and system approvals plant-wide. Maintains high standards by encouraging and embedding defect prevention and correction at every stage.

This person must be personally responsible motivated organized regularly present and punctual committed to doing the best job possible and does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

Unlike a desk-based or virtual role the Quality Supervisor must maintain a strong daily presence on the floor (Gemba) be fully engaged with operations and set the pace for urgency accountability and discipline.

• Develop and continuously improve standards for receiving inspection in-process

• packaging and final inspection activities. Ensure all procedures are carried out

• safely and with the highest level of quality while presenting recommendations for continuous improvement. The Quality Supervisor is also responsible for establishing administering and maintaining the site quality management systems related to processes systems and tasks.

• Maintain a strong and consistent daily presence where the work is performed engaging directly with operations and quality personnel to identify issues early ensure alignment with standards and demonstrate visible leadership.

• Foster a culture of urgency accountability and discipline by modeling the expected behaviors ensuring timely follow-through and holding team members responsible for meeting clearly defined quality standards and commitments.

• Take proactive ownership of quality concerns by performing thorough root cause analysis driving resolutions to closure and implementing preventive measures to ensure issues do not recur.

• Partner with Quality and Operations to monitor products packaging and warehouse processes define and maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions cost-reduction initiatives and customer satisfaction improvements.

• Track measure and report progress on all improvement activities ensuring accountability to defined goals timelines and deliverables.

• Define develop and maintain work instructions and quality specifications to standardize processes. Perform process audits document findings and ensure timely corrective action implementation.

• Oversee the returns department personnel and processes ensuring consistent efficient handling of returned and warranty parts while driving departmental output productivity and overall performance.

• Track and analyze return data to identify trends determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Evaluate the quality of returned material and make disposition decisions on inventory reintroduction.

• Oversee and facilitate lean and continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste (TIMWOOD) strengthen standard work to improve process flows enhance efficiencies and build quality into every stage of operations.

• Assist and partner with Operations Purchasing Catalog Sales and Management in interpreting requirements and developing procedures that ensure compliance with customer expectations.

• Supervise mentor and train quality personnel within the quality group instilling accountability urgency and ownership of quality. Provide consistent coaching feedback and direction to drive results.

• Maintain high standards by embedding defect prevention and correction into every stage of operations.

• Conduct quarterly audits/reviews to assess quality control effectiveness and recommend improvements.

• Partner with the operations team in training and supervising team members.

• Protect operations by maintaining confidentiality of all business strategies trade secrets and financial information.

• Ensure compliance with federal state local and antitrust regulations addressing concerns and liabilities as necessary.

• Conduct special projects as needed.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Manager with reliability punctuality and commitment to results.

What Youll Need

• Strong Leadership presence on the floor with proven ability to engage teams and drive accountability.

• Exceptional time management communication and attention to detail.

• Formal Statistical knowledge.

• Proven experience in Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement with certification a plus.

• Strong multi-task skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook PowerPoint Word) and capable of building reports for management.

• 5-7 years of quality control experience preferably in an automotive/high volume manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of automotive OE quality systems / requirements a plus.

• ASQ certification is a plus.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.