Customer Quality Manager

Essential Functions:Lead a team of Customer Quality Ambassadors within the region to secure customer qualityInterface with regional customers on all quality aspects and manage customer expectations regarding quality complaints and roadmaps.Setup and maintain Customer Quality Dashboards to align with customers on quality indicators and drive performance to agreed targetsManage Customer Quality Notifications by ensuring timely and high-quality closure of issues, including preventive actionsConduct and manage customer audits (including preparations for IATF 16949 Certification Audits), and working with audit teams on follow-upsAssess and improve quality processes by proposing and deploying new and improved processesDrive resolution of structural quality issues within corporate programInterface with Customer Management at each location (Quality, Materials, Engineering, Warranty etc.).Develop regional quality strategies aligned with corporate objectivesFacilitate Communication between NSG Plant and CustomerDocument and communicate daily quality problems and rank accordingly and escalate as needed to Senior Quality Manager.Manage Third Party onsite sorting to minimize cost and damage to NSGMonitor and approve contract Quality Ambassador invoicesRecruit and train onsite Quality AmbassadorsDocument and issue weekly quality and performance reports to all levels with NSGParticipate in any APQP activities and support NMI team to ensure smooth launches at the customerAssist NSG Plants with Customer Quality QIPsManage Tier 1 Customer defect collection systemAdherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and PrinciplesMentor and Develop NSG Plant Quality Group Leaders and Assist as NeededOther duties as assignedQualifications Required:Associate degree in business or Equivalent ExperienceProficient in advanced problem-solving skillsExcellent computer & organizational skillsExcellent communication skillsProven leadership skillsProficient training skillsProven experience in leading teams of hourly & salaried employeesQualifications Desired:Experience: Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier experienceTravelTravel is extensive which may require out of state and overnight travel may be expected (~90% annually). The travel is subject to change due to changing business conditions and may increase from time-to-time due to required needs in other plants.We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.Job SummaryRequisition Number: QUALI Job Category: Mfg OperationsSchedule: Full-Time