Quality Manager

Quality Manager will develop, implement and maintain a Total Quality System for the plant. To provide Quality and reliable information to plant personnel. To be liaison to customers and suppliers on quality and reliability matters. All team members have the right and responsibility to shut down production in the event of a Safety or Quality issue. Specific Duties: Quality Manager is Responsible to ensure that all QE deliverables (e.g.: Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspection, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAP) are executed on time and to the appropriate level of detail. Develop key Customer relationships in the Supplier Quality Area for successful execution of our launches. Develop key internal relationships, with the goal of removing roadblocks and resolving issues for successful execution of our launches. Develop QE resource budgets and staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources, as they are required. Develop and execute Individual Development Plans and performance reviews for each QE. Participate in the quoting process to ensure that the appropriate quality resources and objectives are considered prior to receiving the Business award. Actively participate in Program Reviews and Phase Exits Reviews Prepare a monthly assessment of all PLUS QE deliverables for the programs within their area of

responsibility.

Mitigate risk with corrective actions required for any that have ‘yellow’ or ‘red’ status. Advanced Quality Planning including familiarity with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA’s, PPAPs, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and Performance/Material testing. Advanced statistical concepts, design of experiments, and problem solving methodology Participate in workplace safety and health meetings. Ensuring team members have the appropriate safety and health; accident prevention; and investigation training. Providing leadership in developing measures and practices that that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. This includes: continuously monitor the workplace for hazardous safety and health conditions. Ensure safety and health hazards are corrected, eliminated or guarded. Assessing engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE on an on-going basis. Assisting in the investigation of accidents. This includes: Identifying hazardous situations that are associated with the accident. Having the authority to: Stop and prevent unsafe actions; stop the use of unsafe equipment and tools, stop work and/or have employees leave a work area. Investigate all near misses and other safety-related incidents that have occurred within the incident area. Ensure the results of safety audits are documented; monitoring the investigation of accidents and injuries; ensuring that corrective actions are taken; and providing recommendations for ways to prevent similar accidents. Ensure that all incident reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Education and Desired Experience: BS or AS with 8+ years' experience in Quality with a Statistical background, advanced degree in business or engineering beneficial. Minimum 3 Years in a Supervisory Position Certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt Qualified as a BOS lead auditor Preferred Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including, at minimum ISO/TS16949 or QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, SPC. PRIMARY LOCATION Foamech

JOB DESCRIPTION Quality Manager will develop, implement and maintain a Total Quality System for the plant. To provide Quality and reliable information to plant personnel. To be liaison to customers and suppliers on quality and reliability matters. All team members have the right and responsibility to shut down production in the event of a Safety or Quality issue. Specific Duties: Quality Manager is Responsible to ensure that all QE deliverables (e.g.: Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspection, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAP) are executed on time and to the appropriate level of detail. Develop key Customer relationships in the Supplier Quality Area for successful execution of our launches. Develop key internal relationships, with the goal of removing roadblocks and resolving issues for successful execution of our launches. Develop QE resource budgets and staffing needs, participate in the interview process and add resources, as they are required. Develop and execute Individual Development Plans and performance reviews for each QE. Participate in the quoting process to ensure that the appropriate quality resources and objectives are considered prior to receiving the Business award. Actively participate in Program Reviews and Phase Exits Reviews Prepare a monthly assessment of all PLUS QE deliverables for the programs within their area of

responsibility.

Mitigate risk with corrective actions required for any that have ‘yellow’ or ‘red’ status. Advanced Quality Planning including familiarity with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA’s, PPAPs, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and Performance/Material testing. Advanced statistical concepts, design of experiments, and problem solving methodology Participate in workplace safety and health meetings. Ensuring team members have the appropriate safety and health; accident prevention; and investigation training. Providing leadership in developing measures and practices that that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. This includes: continuously monitor the workplace for hazardous safety and health conditions. Ensure safety and health hazards are corrected, eliminated or guarded. Assessing engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE on an on-going basis. Assisting in the investigation of accidents. This includes: Identifying hazardous situations that are associated with the accident. Having the authority to: Stop and prevent unsafe actions; stop the use of unsafe equipment and tools, stop work and/or have employees leave a work area. Investigate all near misses and other safety-related incidents that have occurred within the incident area. Ensure the results of safety audits are documented; monitoring the investigation of accidents and injuries; ensuring that corrective actions are taken; and providing recommendations for ways to prevent similar accidents. Ensure that all incident reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Education and Desired Experience: BS or AS with 8+ years' experience in Quality with a Statistical background, advanced degree in business or engineering beneficial. Minimum 3 Years in a Supervisory Position Certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt Qualified as a BOS lead auditor Preferred Specific education and training in Quality disciplines including, at minimum ISO/TS16949 or QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DoE, SPC. PRIMARY LOCATION Foamech About Us

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200

manufacturing/assembly

plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit

www.adient.com

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