Product Quality Supervisor - PM Shift

The Battery Cell Product Quality Supervisor (PM Shift) is responsible for managing a team of PQC (Process Quality Control) inspectors who perform cell in-process inspection and OQC (Outgoing Quality Control) inspectors who perform cell out-going inspection utilizing appropriate inspection equipment and methodology in support of the Cell Product Quality Manager. The Cell Product Quality Supervisor is responsible for verification of standards for all cell inspections and for updating and optimizing cell inspection standards as needed. The Cell Product Quality Supervisor is responsible to ensure that all cell inspections and production process controls are carried out based on the internal procedures and policies. When cell defects are found, the Cell Product Quality Supervisor must lead containment, analysis, and resolution to prevent defect propagation. The Cell Product Quality Supervisor is also responsible for documentation, communication, and sharing of corrective actions for all issues.

Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct training for PQC / OQC Inspectors
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to PQC / OQC inspectors
• Ensure PQC / OQC Inspectors complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintains a safe work environment by promoting and enforcing company safety regulations and requirements
• Lead investigation and root cause analysis of non-conformances. Ensure continuous monitoring of all corrective actions and process improvement measures
• Review and update inspection standards, specifications, manuals, procedures / forms, and lesson learned activities
• Ensure on-going data collection and analysis to assure quality
• Continues improvement activity to optimize and enhance the efficiency of quality and inspection systems
• Maintain inspection equipment and perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure inspection accuracy and repeatability
• Perform data analysis to identify areas for improvement of quality system
• Develop, implement, and monitor efficacy of corrective and preventive actions
• Prepare updates and reports of quality outcome to communicate quality activities
• Provide management updates regularly
• Facilitate reviews to eliminate internal systemic and external roadblocks. Collaborate with management on team road map and strategy
• Work closely with key stakeholders to provide delivery according to schedule
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver internal and external results on time
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to clarify business and technical requirements for Cell Quality Assurance

Areas of Leadership and Technical abilities

• Action / Results oriented: problem solving, positive attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality
• Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per team goals
• Ability to anticipate “what if” scenarios
• High level of written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace

Basic Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation and controls experience with strong foundation in project management
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various level of employees within all areas of the organization including hourly employees to Senior Leadership
• Ability to build effective cross functional relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach / mentor / develop inspectors
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work overtime as required

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent. (Bachelor's degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical, Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Mechatronics may also be considered with technical industry experience)
• Bilingual English / Korean
• Master's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Shainin Red X / Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plans, FMEA, Production Part Approval Process, MSA, and SPC
• Experience with quality certification and system such as ISO9001/IATF16949 is required
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
• Extensive knowledge in Data Analytics utilizing MS Excel, MS Access or other database applications
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs
• ASQ Certification in Quality and Reliability