Assure quality production through supplier control by implementing effective incoming inspection and feedback of internal and external quality issues to suppliers. Monitor trends and require corrective measures. Drive plant quality efforts through strong leadership, data driven decisions, and consistent application.

Essential Functions

Corporate:

• Adheres to the Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain (HTGP) policies and procedures
• Learns, demonstrates and upholds HTGP Core Values
• Complies with all HTGP Certification standards; Management System (IATF16949), Environmental ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Treats all HTGP team members with respect and professional courtesy
• Always strives to maintain a positive work environment
• Plans, get approval for and manages the department’s annual budget
• Efficiently manages the approved budget for optimal output / gain
• The department assistant manager is responsible for all budgetary expenditures within their department
• Performs additional assignments / duties as required by management
• Responsible for meeting and / or exceeding monthly KPI targets.

EHS:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with all safety policies and 5S clean philosophy to maintain a safe, clean working environment
• Consistently meets company safety goals

Technical:

• Arranges, and schedules durability testing of transmissions.
• Analyzes quality data, reports discrepancies, and requires action plans to correct internal and external part issues.
• Develops and maintains cost of quality system to monitor and track cost pertaining to CKD supplier quality.
• Assists, tracks and reviews supplier ISIR’s/4M’s for product approval.
• Manages system to request and track EO and new CKD parts samples for ISIR transmissions.
• Maintains, tracks effectiveness, and reports CS10,000 and Warranty Claim information.

Leadership:

• Works in conjunction with Management Team to develop a quality management system that will ensure products exceed customer expectations.
• Plans, develops, implements and audits processes to meet external customer requirement and objectives are maintained.
• Creates, implements, and maintains quality process control system that advocates quality assurance in lieu of inspection.
• Works closely with manufacturing to resolve problems of product design, specifications, materials, tooling and processes affecting quality.
• Coordinates activities to resolve customer complaints, salvage and field return transmission issues in accordance to the CAR process.

Education

• High School/GED
• 4 Year Degree or comparable background of work related experience*

Reporting

• Reports to: Quality Manager (or designee)
• Direct Reports: 3 - 5

Competency Requirements

SUPERVISORY COMPETENCY

Effectively demonstrates leadership/management competencies; communicates critical issues to manager in a timely manner; meets deadlines; manages and resolves conflicts in a positive manner; creates a positive work environment; coaches and mentors Team Members; facilitates Team Member learning; clearly defines development expectations; measures results/outcomes; understands importance of labor relations; manages Team Member/ unit performance; determines objectives/strategies; controls budget/resource utilization; meets unit/department goals; effectively uses process/project management principles; demonstrates and applies policy and procedures to achieve area business results; develops and implements countermeasures to eliminate root cause and prevent problem recurrence; provides data as needed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Communication: Works to insure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
2. Initiative: Identifies problems and takes action in light of this identification to address current or future problems. Proactively does things and does not simply think about future actions.
3. Engagement: Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
4. Leads by Example: Sets a good example for subordinates to follow. Does not ask subordinates to do anything he/she is not willing to do.
5. Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
6. Work Habits: Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
7. Analytical Skills / Problem Solving: Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step by step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
8. Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
9. Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
10. Team Work: Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group efforts.
11. Mutual Respect and Support: Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions. Is always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Displays knowledge & skills necessary to perform assigned duties; understands Processes, procedures, standards, methods and technologies related to assignments; demonstrates functional/technical literacy; participates in measuring outcomes of work; keeps current on new developments in field of expertise: effectively uses available technology (automation, software, etc.)

*Applies companywide but are specifically defined per position essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands also at times may include safely handling multiple, continuous parts flow in and out of manufacturing operations work areas which requires pushing and pulling of carts. Work environment is climate controlled in most areas.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 7 - 10 years job related experience
• 3 – 5 years of supervision (preferred)
• Must be able to rotate to other shifts as needed / required
• Bilingual (Korean)

Software Skills Required

• MS-Excel
• MS-PowerPoint
• MS-Word
• MS-Outlook
• SAP
• VAATZ

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and possess the basic ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must satisfactorily complete HTGP hiring process requirements, which includes phone interview, in-person interview, medical and functional assessment, drug screen and background check.
• Candidates must be able to work some overtime hours and occasional weekend days.
• Candidates must be capable of working on their feet for long periods, demonstrating hand dexterity and tolerating repetitious work patterns.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGP reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGP team members are subject to all other HTGP policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGP’s Team Member Handbook.