Quality Group Leader

Summary of Position:

The Quality Group Leader coordinates activities of workers engaged in inspecting and testing assembled parts, components, and subassemblies held to the highest quality standards as product proceeds through stages of the assembly process, applying knowledge of Quality Standards and Procedures. This position reviews Quality work instructions, assembly specification, and production schedules to determine method of conducting inspections and testing, sequence of operations, and work assignments to meet customer specifications and demands.

Corporate:

• Adheres to the HTGSS policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGSS Core Values
• Complies with all HTGSS Certification standards; Management System (TS16949), Environmental ISO and Health and Safety ISO policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGSS team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Manages the department budget efficiently as per approved annual budget
• Performs additional assignments / duties as assigned 

EHS:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Meets company safety goals 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of Quality personnel, including time entry and discipline issues.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to team.
• Demonstrate processes, equipment operations, and safety procedures to new employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Deliver and support training programs to educate employees on quality awareness and best practices.
• Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to meet production goals.
• Work with department leadership in setting and monitoring standards, examining samples of products or directing testing during processing, and resolving issues to ensure all company, customer, and regulatory standards are met with the highest quality standards.
• Work with Team Leads to coordinate operation activities within or between departments.
• Responsible for the optimization of all Quality processes.
• Monitor production to detect and address quality issues and nonconformances. 
• Complete inspections according to the quality management system / control plans /agreements with  customers
• Review schedules, production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments.
• Work with Human Resources to hire, train, evaluate, coach, resolve employee concerns, and process terminations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports for proper action and recording.
• Assist in developing and implementing production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
• Oversee the performance of layered audits and quality checks as needed throughout the entire cycle of the seat process and all the included parts.
• Review parts and make determinations if they pass/fail the quality standards
• Assist in the set-up and calibration of gauging and measuring devices; train Team Members on using gauges and measuring devices
• Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Performs any variety of operational tasks and workstations within the Quality Department to maintain positive flow of work.
• Support production and quality teams by providing timely feedback on test results.
• Work with cross functional teams to investigate defects, non-conformances, or customer complaints.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Attend all required training as assigned.

Reporting:

• Reports to Quality Assistant Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Health Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Paid time off 

Competency Requirements:

1. Confidentiality: Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regard to handling employment/personal information.  Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private. 
2. Multitasking: Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs 
3. Communication: Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
4. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
5. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
6. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
7. Integrity: Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
8. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer's needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
9. Organizational and Self Discipline: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
10. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
11. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups.  Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
12. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the "heart" of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
13. Teamwork: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
14. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Physical Task

Demand

Remark

Stand / Walk

Frequent %)

Forceful Grip

Frequent (34 – 66%)

Sit

Frequent (34 – 66%)

Fine Manipulation

Constant %)

Computer work

Bend/Stoop/Squat

Occasional (5-33%)

Lift

Occasional (1 – 60 reps)

50 lb. max

Forward Reach

Occasional (5-33%)

Carry

Occasional (1 – 60 reps)

50 lb. max

Overhead Reach

Occasional (5-33%)

Push / Pull

Occasional (1 – 60 reps)

50 lb. max

The employee generally works in indoor office and warehouse/manufacturing environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity, non-discrimination, anti-harassment policies in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.   All employment decisions at Hyundai Transys Georgia Seating System are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Supervisor or Team Lead in automotive manufacturing
• Experience in automotive seating manufacturing is a plus
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive is a plus

Technical / Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in math, reading and writing.
• Must be able to identify visual defects and assist in making quality decisions.
• Must be able to properly use quality gauges, tools, and devices.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems including TS16949, ISO and QS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Kaizen, 5-S, lean manufacturing, KANBAN, TPS QS is preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with SAP is preferred

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS's Team Member Handbook.

This Position Description is not a contract. Every Team Member's employment with HTGSS is voluntary and is subject to termination by the team member or HTGSS at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or HTGSS policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of HTGSS team members