Legal Entity: Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.

Requisition ID: 3031

Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 46 facilities across 9 countries-employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate timely and effective new product/program introduction up to a production ready stage, using Advance Quality Planning.
• Lead efforts to minimize/eliminate product non-conforming conditions (parts specific).
• Effectively work with all associated departments (i.e.: Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Inspection, etc.), as well as suppliers, to meet individual customer specifications and requirements.
• Lead/participate in root cause analysis efforts - both quality related and alternatives.
• Coordinate the production, evaluation, and submission of prototype samples.
• Lead and implement TS16949 program and all related activities, including documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Personnel, towards improving product quality.
• Serve as the main liaison between Suppliers & Customers, regarding product quality.
• Compile production data and conduct statistical analysis as the means for improvement.
• Prepare, and maintain sample submission packages (PPAP's), in line with individual customer requirements.
• Coordinate the timely implementation of engineering changes and maintain files.
• Responsible for all communication with the customer/sales.
• Have ultimate responsibility for the timing through all phases of new programs until process sign-off. Program timing will be tracked utilizing industry standard timing/project methodology.
• Responsible for calling, conducting and creating minutes for all reviews and related program meetings and internal/external communications
• Have ultimate responsibility for customer satisfaction during all stages up to process sign off.
• Lead and implement all AIAG best methods.
• Establish and monitor Gauge & Fixture Calibration Schedule.
• Develop and implement detailed Shop Floor related Instructions
• All other related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Industrial Quality Standards and IATF 16949 and VDA System Requirements.
• Exposure to new product/program introduction methodology, and related systems including PPAP.
• Strong business competencies in the following areas: APQP, FMEA, advanced Statistics (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving (8D), GDT and Decision-Making.
• Experience dealing with Customers & Suppliers within the quality realm.
• Competent in dealing with customer-specific requirements including Ford, Toyota, VW.
• Strong interpersonal/behavioral competencies within the dynamics of Mentoring, Team Building, Interaction, and Communication (written and oral).
• Lead auditor training an asset.
• Ability to travel (as required).
• Proficiency in the use of common computer software packages (including Excel) and MPACT software.

Additional Information

• Please note that this position is located at the Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics facility located at 51 Lost Mound Drive, Unit 115, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
• This position is a salaried non-exempt position and as such, entitled to overtime pay.
• Schedule hours may be altered as required. Ability to work overtime or irregular hours to include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays as requested, is required.
• Production, management and customer needs may also necessitate a reduced (less than 40 hour) work week.

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Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.