QCI Associate I

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing, coordination and direction of the on-shift quality associates to provide a smooth transition and resolution of process difficulties to minimize abnormality and optimize product quality and uniformity. Communicate with all plant production areas concerning scrap and quality and the effect of these items on overall plant performance.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Leads, directs, and co-ordinates on shift efforts throughout the plant to obtain optimal product quality and minimum levels of abnormality. The primary focus is on green and cured scrap but also includes milling, friction and bead issues. This responsibility includes but is not restricted to :
• Providing the direct leadership, setting the focus and administering the accountability of the on-shift Technology & Quality associates in each Business Center in their efforts to identify and implement preventative and corrective action to optimize product quality and minimize plant abnormality.
• Interfacing with and coordinating efforts with Shift Leaders and Business Center support staff to assure integration of Business Center efforts throughout the plant to obtain maximum product quality and minimum process abnormality.
• Functions as the on-shift link that assures expeditious containment and communication of quality and abnormality information to teams throughout the plant. In conjunction with the teams, actions are put in place to :

Immediately address and eliminate the generation of abnormality or issues resulting in reduced product quality.

Skills / Qualifications

Managerial Skills :

Technical Skills :

Education and / or Experience

High School Graduate required; 4-year degree in business or engineering desired.

Experience : Managerial experience in the tire industry and experience in multiple departments desired.

Knowledge : Incumbent must have the skills to understand technical problems and plant processes. Able to develop solutions to quality and abnormality problems. Strong communication skills are essential to read, prepare, interpret and communicate plant reports and objectives. Computer literacy is a must.

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