Quality Control Manager

Job Description Quality Control Manager TBAKI USA, LLC.

— Athens, AL Department: Quality Control Reports To: Plant Manager Travel: 10–20% Why This Role Matters TBAKI is a Tier 1 Toyota supplier.

The quality of what we make ends up in vehicles on the road — which means the Quality Control Manager isn't a support function, they're a line of defense.

You'll lead quality operations across all shifts, own the systems that protect our customer relationships, and drive the continuous improvement that keeps this plant competitive.

What You'll DoLead and develop a team of 8–10 direct reports across production and lab environments (Assistant Managers, Group Leaders, Lab Technicians, Team Leaders)Own plant-wide quality systems, audits, and compliance — IATF16949, ISO9001, and customer-specific standards (Toyota, Mazda, and others)Analyze in-process defects, investigate root cause, and drive countermeasures using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and similar methodologiesMaintain SQAM documentation — QAS, Process Flow, PFMEA, MQC/CPServe as primary contact for all customer, supplier, and internal quality issuesTrack and present departmental KPIs and quality improvement plans to plant leadershipPartner with production, engineering, and suppliers to improve process stability and capabilitySupport and manage 3rd party sort and rework operations when needed What You Bring Required: 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years leading a quality team or functionWorking knowledge of IATF16949/ISO9001 and core automotive quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, SPC)Hands-on experience with measurement tools — CMM, Faro Arm, calipers, micrometers, check fixturesProven ability to lead root cause investigations and close corrective actionsFlexibility for a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including occasional weekend coverage Preferred:Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive JIT environment experienceToyota Production System (TPS) backgroundMinitab or GAGEtrak experienceMulti-customer quality environment experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience What Success Looks LikeQuality team performing with clear accountability and measurable improvementCustomer audits passed, relationships protectedDefect-related costs trending downKPIs tracked, reported, and acted on — not just documented Work Environment Combination of office and manufacturing floor.

Standard automotive plant conditions apply — PPE required in designated areas.

Fast-paced, multi-shift operation.

Why TBAKI Tier 1 Toyota supplier — recognized name, high standards, stable operation Direct visibility to Plant Manager with real decision-making authority Established team in place — you're leading and developing, not building from scratch Athens, AL — lower cost of living, strong regional manufacturing base