Quality Control Assistant General Manager; AGM

Quality Control General Manager (AGM)

Pay: $ - $

Location: Smithville, TN

The Quality Control General Manager (or AGM) holds total responsibility for product quality across all plants and operational phases. This executive role includes full accountability for an annual budget (P&L) and provides strategic leadership to the technical organization. Key focuses include maintaining customer standards, improving process capability, fostering customer relationships, and driving employee development.

• Zero-Defect Initiatives:
  Lead the Internal Defect Reduction Committee to drive quality improvements.
• Strategic Planning:
  Drive long-term quality planning and analyze trends to optimize profitability and minimize risk.
• Corporate Alignment:
  Support Hoshin Kanri objectives to ensure quality goals align with corporate strategy.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Champion corporate Kaizen initiatives and oversee scrap reduction programs.

• Budget Management:
  Develop and review annual budgets within 60 days of fiscal year-end and conduct monthly performance reviews.
• Compliance:
  Develop and implement quality control policies to ensure strict adherence to IATF 16949 and industry standards.
• Product Launch:
  Serve as an active member of the Preproduction Committee to integrate quality requirements into new launches.
• Problem Solving:
  Facilitate daily quality meetings and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues promptly.

• Team Development:
  Manage department personnel, including training, mentoring on quality tools, and setting performance standards.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Measure individual and departmental performance against established KPIs.
• Customer Relations:
  Act as the primary point of contact for customer audits, visits, and high-level meetings.

Candidates may qualify through one of the following two paths:

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing, including 3 years in a management role.
• Expertise:
  Demonstrated success in documentation management and new product launches.
• Systems:
  Toyota Production System (TPS) experience is strongly preferred.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience).
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience managing a quality department specifically within automotive manufacturing.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Deep expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.
• Industry Background:
  Experience with press/stamping operations and robotic welding systems.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent interpersonal communication and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-volume environments.
• Tools:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel as required, typically twice weekly.