Axalta · 7 hours ago
Senior Quality Manager (Automotive)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxalta is a leader in the coatings industry, committed to innovative solutions that protect and enhance products. The Senior Quality Manager will drive quality improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with high-quality standards, and lead efforts to exceed customer expectations in quality and service.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Manage the distressed and at-risk inventory process plus raw material approvals
Collaborate with site departments and leadership to ensure that both quality standards and culture remain a priority throughout the entire end-to-end process
Develop annual quality goals and execute programs to accomplish these goals
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase quality metrics expectations
As a member of the Regional Quality Steering Team, represent quality for the site by communicating quality news, metrics, milestones, and continuous improvement projects aligned with business strategies and priorities
Coach and train site management and their respective teams regarding customer stakeholder expectations
Develop and implement site training and quality programs utilizing Kaizen (continuous improvement) methodology
Cease any process or product delivery due to non-conformance (safety/regulatory issue, customer requirements, etc.)
Immediately implement any corrective action to contain quality issues
Enforce the control plan per the customer requirements and standards
Rely on IATF-16949 automotive standards to lead your team in conducting quality investigations, audits and resulting corrective actions including supplier, customer, and internal concerns. Limited travel required to suppliers, customers, and other Axalta locations
Prepare and facilitate customer onsite meetings and audits
Maintain site quality certifications including IATF – 16949
Measure and report on all site quality metrics including supplier quality, internal quality, and customer complaints
Monitor Supplier Quality program and assist Procurement with supplier development
Facilitate prompt complaint management for both customers and suppliers utilizing problem solving techniques and tools
Customer quality portals
Quality management System
Salesforce
ETQ
SAP
Adhere to the highest of ethical standards and all regulatory, environmental, and Axalta processes
Cultivate a strong team culture by enhancing and building highly effective and collaborative cross-functional relationships throughout the business
Foster integrity and dependability in building relationships at all levels to help support change initiatives that help teams deliver value
Continuously identify ways to improve production by engaging with staff and encouraging new perspectives
Provide continuous training, coaching, and development of site personnel. Recognize growth opportunities for high-potential talent at the site and work with the leadership team to develop career paths that mentor employees
Capitalize on new knowledge when implementing best practices with a focus on standardization across Axalta’s entire organization
Represent the customer within the site and act accordingly to ensure that quality is integrated throughout the end-to-end manufacturing process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering related discipline required
Minimum 10 years' industrial/manufacturing background targeting quality management and/or quality systems
Minimum 5 years' leadership experience managing people
IATF 16949 tier 1 ‘supplier to Industry' quality audit alignment required
Customer-facing ownership specific to customer specific requirements/standards
Quality training such as Six Sigma or Second Party Lead Auditor Training
Working knowledge of IATF-16949 requirements combined with enrollment in IATF-16949 Auditor Lead training program (~1-week course)
Strong knowledge of quality tools including FMEA, 8D, 5Why, PPAP, APQP, and Gage R&R
Effective communication and people skills
Ability to influence and drive results
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Positive mentoring style to effectively challenge work-related performance
Travel required: approx. 5%
Preferred
Automotive industry background strongly preferred
LEAN manufacturing knowledge a plus
Company
Axalta
Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-11-18Acquired
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Villavarayan
Chief Executive Officer and President
Carl Anderson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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