Assistant Manager, Quality Analysis

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

What You Do

What You Do

Support actions for quality improvement and stabilization through inspection and Floor Management Systems, team member involvement and defined problem resolution methodologies.

As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also:

Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion

Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota

Create production improvement strategies relative to KPI (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) achievement and support Group Leaders through Team Members in translating those strategies into concrete action plans by use of Floor Management Systems

Develop and manage department budget (to include capital and operating budgets)

Manage receiving inspection and body audit teams

Maintain communication and support QE in managing third-party sort groups

Collaborate with parts suppliers to solve problems

Create group leader development plans to ensure readiness and ability to effectively coach team members

Collaborate cross-departmentally to problem-solve and implement countermeasures when necessary

Share information and communicate goals within and outside of the department

Ensure alignment of quality analysis activities to support the business plan

Develop and ensure implementation of Quality Standards and Procedures

Develop and manage KPI’s for department and section processes

Support model change quality operational plans

Support change points for supplier, design, and quality engineering

Ensure there are not any shift differences, managing, reports, support should all be consistent

Ensure reporting is accurate, timely for daily, weekly, monthly reports and presentation

Prioritize and maintain TOPs Activities

Ensure customer satisfaction for component parts and completed vehicle quality

Ensure quality operations inspection readiness

Performs other related duties as assigned by the department

Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

High School Diploma or GED

2 years' supervisory experience in an equivalent role or internal demonstrated experience

Cross-functional understanding of automotive manufacturing

Project management experience

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products

What Sets You Apart

5+ years’ supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing (QC experience preferred)

Experience and Knowledge in Toyota internal logistics

HR policy administration experience as it relates to floor management

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans

401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Vehicle Discount Program

Child Care Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

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