Quality Process Specialist Jobs

Location: CA-ON-NAPANEE-PLT-990-2038

Sponsorship Available: No

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Primary Responsibilities

• Interface with Quality Support Coordinator, Team Leaders , production technicians, production support technicians, Shift Operations managers and business center staff on a continuous basis for matters concerning process performance and product acceptability
• Identify and facilitate the removal of barriers that impact team success
• Understand all product/process related specifications and procedures (corporate and local) for the assigned area and ensure the area is meeting or exceeding those requirements.
• Work in partnership with on-shift managers to evaluate and manage quality performance trends.
• Direct and lead the implementation and ongoing execution of quality, cost, and delivery initiatives to support the Napanee plant with the goal to continuously improve upon operating results to further enhance our customers’ total quality experience.
• Gather and record data, and issue reports based on findings.
• Analyze product irregularities and recommend corrective action.
• Achieve and sustain business results by leading and directing team efforts to accomplish customer and business plan performance goals.
• Coordinate activities for effective identification, analysis and correction of defects by determining the effects of machine, tire design and process changes on product quality and take necessary action.
• Audit process and product to confirm operation to specification, and initiate tire containment if necessary
• Audit and ensure accurate and statistical reports for tracking process and quality related items and make recommendations for implementation of solutions.
• Teach, mentor and provide feedback to production technicians regarding internal process and product specs as well as customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Energize the team and maintain a positive attitude toward peers. Provide positive constructive feedback. Plan and lead meetings.
• Give clear and concise technical guidance. Manage/deflect/diffuse conflict. Lead in finding alternative solutions.
• Background in quality tools (MSA, FMEA, PPAP, control plan, statistics, Minitab, PDCA or DMAIC) is a plus
• Candidates must be highly energized and be adept at communicating with all levels within Napanee.
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience is required
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field is required
• Flexible in order to respond to the needs of the plant and your assignments must be prioritized in order to support the 24/7 operation.
• Personal computer skills in a networked environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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