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Quality Control General Manager (AGM) Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 Location: Smithville, TN The Quality Control General Manager (or AGM) holds total responsibility for product quality across all plants and operational phases. This executive role includes full accountability for an annual budget (P&L) and provides strategic leadership to the technical organization. Key focuses include maintaining customer standards, improving process capability, fostering customer relationships, and driving employee development. Essential Job Functions & Duties Leadership & Strategy • Zero-Defect Initiatives: Lead the Internal Defect Reduction Committee to drive quality improvements. • Strategic Planning: Drive long-term quality planning and analyze trends to optimize profitability and minimize risk. • Corporate Alignment: Support Hoshin Kanri objectives to ensure quality goals align with corporate strategy. • Continuous Improvement: Champion corporate Kaizen initiatives and oversee scrap reduction programs. Operational Oversight • Budget Management: Develop and review annual budgets within 60 days of fiscal year-end and conduct monthly performance reviews. • Compliance: Develop and implement quality control policies to ensure strict adherence to IATF 16949 and industry standards. • Product Launch: Serve as an active member of the Preproduction Committee to integrate quality requirements into new launches. • Problem Solving: Facilitate daily quality meetings and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues promptly. Personnel & Relationship Management • Team Development: Manage department personnel, including training, mentoring on quality tools, and setting performance standards. • Performance Monitoring: Measure individual and departmental performance against established KPIs. • Customer Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for customer audits, visits, and high-level meetings. Qualifications Candidates may qualify through one of the following two paths: Path A: Experience-Based • Experience: Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing, including 3 years in a management role. • Expertise: Demonstrated success in documentation management and new product launches. • Systems: Toyota Production System (TPS) experience is strongly preferred. Path B: Education & Experience • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience). • Experience: 3+ years of experience managing a quality department specifically within automotive manufacturing. Universal Requirements & Skills • Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards. • Industry Background: Experience with press/stamping operations and robotic welding systems. • Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-volume environments. • Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools. • Travel: Willingness to travel as required, typically twice weekly.