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Stellenanforderungen Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us! Job Summary : This   key leadership   position reports to the Plant Manager and   is responsible for   managing the daily functions of the Quality department   and providing   c lear   direction   to drive   world class   customer service. Job Responsibilities : Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Direct the entire Quality Assurance process, which includes planning, engineering, and auditin g acti vities. • I m plement the   objectives   and culture for th e Quality   Assurance Team • Collaborate   with all plant teams   to offe r guidance,   expertise , and le adership • Lead   investigations and corrective actions into   customer concerns and inquiries • M anag e   the Quality System for the facility and assure compliance   to   the ISO   9001 requirements • Pr ovid e   product specific   expertise   to   support the Sales,   Marketing   and   t echnical   t eams   within the ITM business unit • L ead the Quality   and Cost   Improvement Projects • Supervise, direct,   and lead the Quality Assurance   t eam in the New Carlisle facility • Provide communications to the   t eam on a regular basis • Provide leadership to the Quality Assurance team and plant-wide groups   in order to   drive continuous improvement in the facility • Install best practice tes ting techniques and methods   to   drive effective quality measurement systems • Expand   employees’   knowledge through training and certification • Drive cohesive working relationships among employees and peers • Manage the plant Quality System and   drive/lead   improvement • Facilitate monthly   q uality   i mprovement   t eam activities • Manage internal auditing process • Maintain specifications for final products and raw materials • Assist   in the development and maintenance of   c ontrol   p lans • Manage ISO certification and maintenance of the system • I ntercompany Support • S upport plant trials , working closely with the   Process Engineering and   Alkegen   R& D    t eams • Support the APQP   program to develop   new products • Establish and support standardization practices between facilities • Customer Support • Complete required customer-driven audits • Prepare PPAP’s as required by our customers • Provide   data as requested/required by customers • Corrective Actions • Manage   the Corrective Action Request System • Drive root-cause analysis   to achieve effective root-cause solutions (8D , fishbone,   and 5 Whys) • Participate   in   the management of the facility through the site Steering Committee • Actively   participate   in the plant safety   program • Other duties as assigned Job Specifications: Education: • Bachelor’s   D egree in Engineering or Quality   is preferred. Experience : • 5 + years of related experience focused within Manufacturing Operations as a leader, particularly in continuous,   high- volume setting Skills and Abilities : • Proven leadership and management skills   required • Proficiency   in   SPC is   required • Strong   c omputer   s kills   required   (Excel ,   Access , etc. ) • Knowledge of IS O   900 1   i s   requi red • IATF implementation is   preferred • Must be able to function as a member of a team • Self-starter capable of   operating   independently • Must be able to   maintain   expected quality   kpi’s • C omply with   all   site   required   policies and procedures • Ability to organize high volumes of work and information • Strong time management and prioritization skills Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable   accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee   is   required to   execute the following: • Occasional bending, reaching,   pushing   and pulling when retrieving and moving   various items • Lifting intermittently of   various items . Typically,   assistance   would be provided for weights exceeding   50   pounds • Good manual dexterity to   operate   computer equipment and precision measuring instruments • Verbal   communication via telephone or in person while interacting with customers, suppliers, or other employees • Position may require more than eight hours daily and more than five days weekly to complete work assignments • Sitting in chairs (swivel, padded, and adjustable) • Squatting / crouching when retrieving stored items from lower shelves and file cabinets, making equipment / product inspections, etc. • Standing intermittently • Visual monitoring of computer screens Equipment Used: • Desktop   computer • Calculator • Telephone • Standard   office   equipment • Lab equipment   (Various ) Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable   accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties of this position are performed throughout the entire floor space of   Alkegen . Duties   are   performed   primarily   in   an   office   setting   but   are   occasionally   performed   in   manufacturing   areas where compliance with applicable safety rules is   required . The noise level is light to moderate. During   periods   of   travel,   duties   could   be   performed   in   conference   centers,   restaurants,   places   of   public accommodation, modes of travel, etc. Contacts : Internal: This position   works   routinely with all   Alkegen   employees External: This position   works   occasionally   with external vendors, visitors, suppliers, customers, and others Supervision : This position supervises   the   Quality   department . Safety Requirements • Comply with   all department and   site   safety regulations • Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) • Report   all job-related illness and injuries   per   site safety policies • Report   all safety,   health   and environmental concerns to your supervisor   in a timely manner • Attend safety training as   required Quality Statement We are committed to becom ing   the   world’s   leading specialty materials solution platform providing   high quality   products that meet or exceed our customers' requirements and help the world breathe easier, live   greener   and go further than ever before . We will accomplish this through compliance (customer and internal requirements and applicable laws and regulations), accountability (quality is the responsibility of all employees), exemplary performance   (strive to achieve “right the first time” in all activities), and continuous improvement (measure effectiveness and drive improvement against performance indicators). At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.