Quality Manager

Contact Information

• Location 200 Pritchard Pkwy,Elizabethtown, KY, ,United States
• Employee Type FT - Exempt

Lotte Aluminium Materials, USA supports the production of electric vehicle batteries for the electric vehicle sector by producing cathode foil, which is a type of ultra-thin aluminum foil that is one of the main components of the electric vehicle lithium-ion battery. As a pioneering leader for the new world, LOTTE Aluminium Materials, USA is committed to creating materials for a sustainable future.

Join our team as a new pioneer in a new world!

The Quality Manager will be responsible for overall Quality Management and program for LOTTE Aluminium Materials USA including quality control, quality assurance, quality management system, audit systems including ISO and IATF certification.

• Responsible for building and driving the success of the Quality Department in a greenfield startup facility, will direct the Quality team members and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective QMS is implemented and managed to meet the overall objectives of the business
• Responsible for managing team members in all areas of the Quality Department including but not limited to Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Audit System
• Conducts related customer response including business trips to customer locations as needed for managing customer relations and addressing Quality issues to ensure customer satisfaction
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining IATF Certification
• Responsible for managing Quality Lab operations for material flow from receiving raw material through shipment of finished goods, ensuring development of staff within area, ensuring measuring equipment is appropriate for required inspections to meet customer specifications
• Responsible for managing nonconformance of products within the facility, disposition of nonconformances and implementing corrective actions if necessary
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly quality reporting to upper management
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for quality control within the organization, maintaining updates, communication and appropriate training for associates
• Responsible for setting up the Quality Control process in SAP and MES by partnering with IT and other departments to ensure successful integration and maintenance of the process
• Responsible managing and maintaining Quality equipment including improvements and renovation
• Responsible for approving and maintaining reporting of the Quality of the subsidiary materials
• Responsible for storage and management of tools and devices required for quality control
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s Quality Policies and Procedures
• Responsible for driving Quality Department accountability, managing team members by ensuring effective development of each individual, processing disciplinary actions as needed, conduct performance evaluations, establish, communicate and drive department goals, develop, communicate and manage department KPI’s
• Oversee the daily workflow of the Quality Department
• Partner with and support HR with the recruitment efforts for the Quality Department in hiring qualified Quality candidates
• Develop and coordinate appropriate training for team members including newly hired associates
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

• Excellent communication, team orientation and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, etc.)
• Safety and Quality oriented with a solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to problem solve with planning skills
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude
• Requires excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communications.
• Must possess and demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize and stay organized.
• Proficiency and comfort using web-based systems, etc. with the ability to learn quickly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 7 years of…