Team Manager Product Quality

Requisition ID:  31224 

Reflected in our name, AM/NS Calvert is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corporation, two of the world’s leading steelmakers. We use the most innovative technology to create the steels tomorrow’s world will be made of. As part of ArcelorMittal, every day over 190,000 of our talented people, located in over 60 countries, push the boundaries of digitalization and use advanced technology to create a world that is stronger, faster and smarter. Our strength comes from having a rich tapestry of high-performance, multi-cultural teams, each of them working together effectively to achieve the same organizational goals. AM/NS Calvert promotes an innovative, diverse team experience, while supporting our team members in advancing their careers.

Located in Calvert, 35 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, our state-of-the-art steel processing facility has the capacity to process 5.3 million tons of high-value steel grades in the North America market. We are constantly striving to work safer and smarter, and to make our products stronger, lighter and more sustainable so we can meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, our communities and the wider world.

AM/NS Calvert is expanding its existing portfolio with the addition of a brand-new, cutting-edge Steelmaking facility in Calvert, AL. The addition of this facility to our site creates a unique competitive advantage, providing team members with endless opportunities to use the latest technology, develop innovative solutions, and drive digitalization across everything we do. We invite you to apply and become a part of forging the future of steel in Alabama for generations to come.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The Integrated Quality Team Manager of Product Control will lead a team of engineers and specialists who provide technical and administrative support to internal, external, and customer manufacturing operations regarding product quality and performance issues. 

BASICS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Business Management, combination of post-secondary education and related experience, or equivalent work experience
• Five years of steel or steel-related or automotive stamping plant experience in quality assurance, customer technical service, product development and/or manufacturing
• Direct leadership experience or proven high-level success of key process indicators and performance objectives
• Knowledge of steelmaking, hot roll, cold roll, and coated processes, automotive applications and specifications
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• MES knowledge and experience

EXTRAS:

• SAP knowledge and experience preferred
• Power BI experience preferred
• Understand fundamentals of TOMIS database system
• Nimbus knowledge and experience
• Automated inspection system knowledge and experience

TRAITS:

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to view problems from both the customer and producing mill viewpoints to lead amicable resolution

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Lead or direct team members to:
  • Investigate significant rejections or claims and lead containment, investigation, root cause and corrective measures
  • Facilitate quality problem resolution throughout the entire supply chain
  • Support refinement of inspection practices and standards
  • Recommend improvements to Mill Quality, Operations, Order Entry, and Technology
  • Support continuous improvement of quality tools such as ASIS, CGSIS, GPQS
• Engage the support of operations to identify, contain, and resolve the source of defective material reported by the technical service team
• Report unsatisfactory operating conditions causing production of defective material
• Report & Track Quality Performance and trends to all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality audits and certification processes.
• Interface with Customer Technical Services and be primary point of contact for all product performance issues such as metallurgical, dimensional, surface or any other customer concern
• Communicate customer expectations to the manufacturing operations
• Travel to customer’s facilities with minimal notice to address quality performance issues
• Coordinate quality problem resolution with manufacturing operations and participate in individual operating quality problem solving
• Identify and implement changes to address issues affecting quality, manufacturing or customer performance; actions may require crossing departmental boundaries
• Engage with team members to establish performance objectives and measure and provide feedback to achieving those goals
• Assess team member and organizational needs for developmental objective setting
• Provide regular coaching and feedback regarding the eight key competencies
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
• Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Routine exposure to mill conditions, including, but not limited to; climbing, heat, dust, etc., and must be able to inspect, monitor and engage in production areas and lines
• Office Environment
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads
• Rotating weekend duty coverage
• May require up to 10% travel

Please note: The Job Profile is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-289-3000 or email AMNS.ApplicantTracking@arcelormittal.com to communicate your accommodation request.  Do not email your application materials to this email address.  Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
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