Quality Advisor
About Us:
We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.
We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.
We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.
Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.
We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.
About the Job:
Quality Advisor supports the Quality team and the Quality Manager in all quality-related activities, provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for Quality Department employees, and supports other departments as needed on behalf of the Quality Department. This role participates in all activities related to ISO certifications and the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the site management system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize activities of the Quality Department
- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to Quality Department employees, serving as the primary point of contact for daily quality operations
- Responsible for the compliance of company documents within the company management system
- Manage and provide document management of local plant documents
- Participate in planning and performing internal audits
- Propose and support measures for the management system improvement
- Maintain records, processes, procedures including responsibility for data entry of specific quality related information
- Coordinate activities between departments and/or outside parties
- Responsible for the organization of the calibration activities in the plant in relation to production requirements
- Manage the receiving and sending of measurement gauges for calibration or verification and dispensing gauges after calibration or verification
- Provides all agenda related to the records of measuring instruments (calibration sheets, records, etc.), including archiving
- Checks the correct use and maintenance of gauges, provides expert and methodological assistance to users
Key Requirements:
- Ability to work independently in SW MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, basic Power Points skills• Knowledge of Criteria Standards for QMS, EMS and OH&SMS including requirements of S@W
- Six Sigma and/or Lean methodology training or certification (preferred)
- Internal auditor training (preferred)
- Ability to analyze and improve processes
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient communication ability in English
- Ability to work with different functional teams and make recommendations to IMS
- Ability to present in front of small and large groups
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to work professionally and effectively to meet goals
- Influence other employees and act as a credible and respected role model
- Flexibility and proactive approach
- This position is on-site
- Minimum of a 2-year college degree OR
- 5 years’ experience in the field of Quality Management/Process Management
- Advise all departments of compliance to the management System & to require co-operation from the other departments for the assurance of management system functionality
- To require responsible personnel to take action to correct identified nonconformities and escalate issues to the Quality Manager as necessary
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Volunteer programs
- Employee referral program
- Professional development assistance
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama TWS. Apply now and become part of a Company that values collaboration, expertise, productivity, and ownership.
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