The Friedkin Group · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance & Excellence
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Friedkin Group is a diverse company that values excellence and career growth. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Quality Assurance and Excellence to lead quality assurance strategies and initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering operational excellence across the organization.
Executive Office
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead company-wide initiatives focused on exceeding customer expectations, continuous improvement and reduction of quality risks and the costs of poor quality (CoPQ)
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality assurance and excellence organization
Lead Supplier & Accessory Quality organization
Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Council associates to instill a Quality culture throughout the organization
Champion a culture of high-quality standards and continuous improvement by applying Lean, GST Production System and/or other quality management methodologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, prioritize, and develop roadmap to improve
Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and innovation with a customer focus mindset and data driven decision making
Develop and implement quality assurance framework to ensure high quality standards across our automotive products, services, and processes
Collaborate with senior leadership to align quality and operational excellence initiatives with business goals and priorities
Oversee the development and execution of quality assurance programs, including audits and risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up
Identify risks by working closely with Business Unit leaders and Business Audit and Advisory Services (BAAS). Deploy appropriate tools like PFMEAs to develop risk reduction plans and ensure action plan follow-up through completion
Develop high level Quality Dashboard and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality and operational excellence
Implement technology and data analytics tools to enhance quality monitoring and decision-making
Strong ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of Quality assurance and Operational excellence
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, FMVSS regulations, etc.)
Proficiency in data analysis, quality management software, and process automation tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree completed in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field with transferable knowledge
10+ years in quality assurance, process improvement, operational excellence, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred
Master's Degree completed in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field with transferable knowledge
Proven track record of driving operational excellence or continuous improvement initiatives
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, technology, or a related industry
Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Retirement plans
Generous paid leave
Company
The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a private consortium investing in automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and adventure sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Davidson
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Adriana Estrada
Executive Assistant to CIO
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