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Quality Manager
Nitto Americas. Take overall responsibility for the quality function at the Brno manufacturing site .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in quality management within the automotive manufacturing sector, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma. Proficient in managing quality teams, conducting audits, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.
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Quality Management SystemIATF 16949 ComplianceAPQP and PPAP ProcessesTeam Leadership and DevelopmentCustomer Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Quality Audits8D Problem SolvingPDCA MethodologyFMEAControl PlanMSASPCLean MethodologiesSix SigmaAnalytical Thinking
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementPresentation SkillsIndependenceAccuracyCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeExcelERP SystemsSAPAutomotive Customer Portals
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryQuality LeadershipManufacturingInternal StandardsCustomer Requirements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take overall responsibility for the quality function at the Brno manufacturing site
- Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the Quality Department
- Develop, motivate and support the quality team
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, internal standards and applicable quality procedures
- Manage customer and internal complaints using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and PDCA
- Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and related documentation
- Plan and lead internal, customer and certification audits
- Evaluate audit findings, identify root causes and ensure implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions
- Support effective APQP and PPAP processes
- Apply and promote Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma continuous improvement methods
- Manage quality risks and crisis situations and ensure effective decision-making and communication
- Plan quality inspections, testing procedures and evaluation methods
- Support employee training and quality awareness across the company
- Act as the Product Safety and Conformity Representative
- Communicate with customers and international Key Account Managers regarding quality issues and complaints
- Present the department’s results in English monthly
- Report directly to the Managing Director and cooperate with the EMEA Quality Director
Requirements
What you’ll need- A university degree in engineering or another relevant technical field, or equivalent professional experience
- At least three years of experience in a quality leadership role within a manufacturing company
- Experience in the automotive industry and a good understanding of automotive customer requirements
- Proven experience in leading and developing a team
- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001; VDA 6.3 is preferred
- Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D and PDCA
- Experience with internal, customer and certification audits
- Advanced English at a minimum B2 level
- Professional working proficiency in Czech
- Strong customer communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills
- Analytical thinking, accuracy, independence and the ability to manage priorities
- Very good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with an ERP system; SAP knowledge is an advantage
- Experience with automotive customer portals is an advantage
- A valid Category B driving licence
- A trustworthy, responsible and collaborative approach
Benefits
Comp & perks- An annual management bonus based on individual objectives and company performance
- A company car for business and private use, including a contribution towards fuel or charging costs
- A laptop and mobile phone
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of occasional home office by agreement
- 25 days of paid leave, increasing by one additional day after every three years of employment
- A meal allowance paid with your salary
- A subsidised MultiSport card
- Company events, teambuilding activities and employee programmes
- The possibility to participate in the Nitto ATP Finals employee programme