This is a plant-based manufacturing inspection leadership role (tires). Not an IT/software QA/SDET position.

Job Title: Inspection Unit Manager
Department: US Quality Assurance Team
Shift: Core Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Direct Report: Quality Assurance Director
Type: Exempt; Full-time

About the Inspection Unit Manager position

We are looking for a Unit Manager to drive a “safety always” and “quality first” mindset. Lead, manage, and coordinate all US QA Inspection activities for the continuous improvement of quality assurance in tire manufacturing. Control quality inspection procedures to ensure optimal quality and both timely and efficient throughput within budget and to standard.

You should be highly competent and comprehend complex operations. We also expect you to be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.

Inspection Unit Manager responsibilities are:

• Actively support and drive a Safety Always Culture, a 5s workplace, consistent up, down, and across communication and continuous improvement as a way of life
• Manage human and material resources to meet daily inspection requirements
• Maintain existing operating conditions and rapidly identify improvement opportunities
• Lead, demonstrate, and enforce TP safety protocols, compliance / regulatory requirements, reporting, administration, budgeting, supplier base, customer expectations, etc.
• Be proficient with Continuous Improvement initiatives, analyze data, perform root cause analysis, apply effective methodologies and permanently solve problems and work to identify opportunities to continue process improvement and equipment uptime
• Develop full understanding of operating conditions leading to meeting/ exceeding daily targets as well as full understanding of operating conditions leading to missing daily targets
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate reports relative to achievement of safety, quality, and cost and ensure all employees are aware of operational status daily
• Prioritize equipment for preventive maintenance and communicate to Maintenance
• Ensure standard operating procedures and training materials are understood, accessible, and followed
• Enforce expectations for departmental PPE adherence and ensure compliance
• Drive quality requirements and standards to ensure compliance; prepare unit for audits and inspections
• Use key performance indicators (KPI’s) as tools to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor and assess performance of staff and hold staff to operational and leadership expectations; conduct performance appraisals; take immediate actions when underperformance is identified
• Manage budget and identify and drive cost control initiatives
• Ensure efficient and effective collaboration between departmental suppliers and customers with regular communication and information
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Inspection Unit Manager requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) bachelor's degree
• (Preferred) engineering/ technical (chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.) degree or business degree
• (Preferred) advanced degree in technical or business specialty or (MBA)

Experience:

• (Required) significant (5+ years) related progressive leadership experience within quality or manufacturing related positions

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Skills & Knowledge:

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Engineering and Technology - Demonstrated know-how related to practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to shift between active production floor support and completing administrative tasks in an office setting
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
• Must be able to lift and move finished tires weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.