The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company:
Celgard, LLC
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the quality assurance processes and the quality team. The incumbent will ensure that Celgard products meet both internal and external requirements. This role is based at our Charlotte, NC plant.
Reporting Relationships
This position directly reports to the Sr. Director, Global Quality and will have engineers and quality lab employees that report to this role.
Asahi Kasei’s Values
Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone
Challenge – Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy
Key Accountabilities
Lead the personnel, resources, and operational processes of the Quality Department, consisting of Quality Engineers and Quality Laboratory staff, within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Provide leadership and assists team in troubleshooting quality issues and resolving customer complaints / internal issues and ensures corrective actions identified through problem resolution efforts remain effective.
Support the startup and implementation of a new coating and slitting operation, including the introduction of new testing equipment, quality processes, and a Quality Management System (QMS) to support the evolving business model.
Monitor process capability and implement lean / six sigma projects. Develop and audit corrective / preventive actions for customer complaints.
Manage employee performance through goal setting, performance expectations, reviews, ongoing feedback, coaching, development planning, and corrective actions. Establish and maintain sustainable training, evaluation, and development programs to ensure quality department personnel meet certification requirements and performance standards.
Lead the alignment of Celgard systems and processes to meet automotive industry requirements.
Manage internal process audits and lead external IATF/customer audits.
Develop and ensure compliance with Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP). Oversee development of PPAP’s/PSW & external qualification package for new products.
Utilize tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), data analysis to identify trends, root cause analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and other problem-solving tools.
Lead the Material Review Board process, process design reviews, and product / process qualification.
Collaborate and coordinate with the Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and Process Engineering Departments to monitor product and process quality implications of all raw material, process, and product related trials and changes.
Oversee the contamination control program and drives process improvements to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data, preparing comprehensive reports for management, corporate leadership, and other key stakeholders.
Continuously develop management and technical competencies to enhance job performance and prepare for increased responsibilities and future leadership opportunities.
Leads customer tours as needed to support the Charlotte plant and promote positive customer relationships.
Facilitate quality stand-down meetings with all manufacturing crews, fostering employee engagement and accountability to improve customer quality performance and reduce recurring…