China Supplier Quality Manager
Company introduction:
Our client is headquartered in the USA. The company has a history of 70 years and is a leading distributor of residential lighting. The client is the winner of 4 ARTS Lighting Manufacturer of the Year awards. In fact, each member of the their products’ family has been instilled, from the top down, with three guiding principals ¨C customer care, product value and design. The client take pride in transforming light into beautiful, functional works of art.
Its main China business office is in Shanghai with branch offices in the North and the South. Their China Company offers a complete salary and benefit package to include healthcare, funded government retirement plan, funded government housing allowance, life insurance, paid vacation, paid national holidays and other personal allowances.
With its business development needs, the client is now requiring a Manager, Quality Assurance to be based in China. And the office location would be flexible for the individual.
Report To: QA Director in USA Location:Shanghai
Responsibility:
1.Lead the Regional Inspection Managers to manage the QA Staff in China.
2.Assist RIM¡¯s and Suppliers to resolve product quality claims issues.
3.Act as the quality assurance agent for new product development.
4.Manage project implementation of new QA initiatives with Suppliers.
5.Identify metrics and methodology for analyzing factory and Cleveland Receiving product defects and assist RIM¡¯s to develop/implement corrective actions at the factory.
6.Conduct QA training/education for inspectors, production employees and foreign based suppliers.
7.Assist RIM¡¯s to maintain records of approved quality standards for each factory and verify consistent production performance.
8.Participate in actual inspections, prepare detailed analyses of inspection findings, and clearly and completely document discrepancies for factory corrective action.
9.The employee holding this position will spend approximately 9-10 months a year in China and 2-3 months a year in the US. China Domestic travel will be approximately 50%.
Requirements:
1.Prefer an Engineering degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Architectural Engineering.
2.Certified Quality Manager (active certification) desirable but not a must.
3.Five years Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing fabrication environment. Quality Assurance manufacturing experience in residential lighting, small appliance or ceiling fans is preferred.
4.Experience in developing QA test procedures, using functional testing tools and equipment, doing analyses and conducting training.
5.Experience in reading CAD drawings and in using Microsoft Office programs.
6.Experience in various product finishing methods such as liquid and powder paint application, hand applied painting, chemical conversion finishing and electroplating.
7.Experience in working with people of different cultural backgrounds and different levels of an organization.
8.Strong leadership, negotiation and team-building skills.
9.Strong English and Mandarin communication skills, both written and verbal, is a must. Will be required to communicate in English with US counterparts on a regular basis.
10.Ability to communicate and interact effectively with international staff.
11.Strong project organizational and management skills. Must be able to manage several projects at the same time, prioritize work and direct resources to maximize work output.
12.Strong problem solving skills. And confidence and strength of character to stand up for what they believe to be the correct course of action whether that action is in the favor of the Supplier or the Company.
13.Good interpersonal skills. Very good judgment and personal integrity.
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