Sika AG

Manufacturing

QualityManager

$115–165k ~AI est. Marion, Ohio, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Quality Manager at Sika AG. Skills: Quality Management, Process Improvement, ISO9001, IATF16949. Develop quality initiatives. Implement quality initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet corporate objectives; Meet customer specification; Exceed customer needs

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience as Quality Manager, Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in related majors

Nice to Have

advanced degree is a plus

What You'll Do.

Develop quality initiatives

Implement quality initiatives

Control quality initiatives

Assure quality assurance functions

Assure quality control functions

Implement proactive quality management systems

Maintain safe work environment

Maintain clean work environment

Advance Sika SAFE culture

Attain annual safety goals

Convey safety procedures

Coach safety procedures

Ensure safety guidelines implementation

Ensure safety guidelines evolution

Ensure safety procedures implementation

Ensure safety procedures evolution

Participate in safety meetings

Participate in safety training

Coach safety guidelines

Support accident investigations

Teach compliance with safety regulations

Teach compliance with safety programs

Coordinate quality programs

Coordinate total customer satisfaction programs

Initialize QMS relevant procedures

Optimize QMS relevant procedures

Monitor ISO9001 performance

Monitor IATF16949 performance

Monitor quality performance

Report ISO9001 performance

Report IATF16949 performance

Report quality performance

Design Quality Policy program

Implement Quality Policy program

Maintain Quality Policy program

Establish quality goals

Establish quality objectives

Establish certification schedules

Establish certification activities

Conduct internal audits

Conduct external audits

Promote continuous improvement culture

Manage Marion Quality Department

Create challenging culture

Create motivating culture

Provide technical assistance

Formulate quality control procedures

Formulate quality control systems

Revise quality control procedures

Revise quality control systems

Provide executive management reports

Report compliance status

Report specific action items

Monitor quality performance KPIs

Report quality performance KPIs

Establish local budgets

Establish operational goals

Meet operational goals

Establish operational objectives

Meet operational objectives

Implement strategy for Quality department

Implement processes for Quality department

Implement activities for Quality department

Implement capital budgeting

Implement plan for Quality department

Assure FERT release in SAP

Assure inspection plan setup in SAP

Assist introduction of new materials

Assist introduction of new packaging

Assist introduction of new products

Assist introduction of new processes

Support new product launches

Support raw-material launches

Support scale-up of products

Support validation of products

Provide corrective techniques

Provide preventive techniques

Ensure continuous improvement of manufacturing process

Troubleshoot quality problems

Establish root cause analysis

Develop implementation of corrective action

Check sustainability of corrective action

Initiate state-of-the-art procedures

Initiate state-of-the-art methods

Support national customer complaint process

Improve process capabilities

Exceed customer needs

Facilitate training in continuous improvement

Coordinate training in continuous improvement

Improve manufacturing processes

Improve distribution processes

Develop processes for product shipment

Execute other projects

Execute other activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Site management cooperation; Marion Leadership Team cooperation

Communication Scope

Executive reporting

Full Job Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility. Broad Function and Purpose of Position: The Quality Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and control of quality related initiatives including ISO9001 & IATF16949, as well as other Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. In cooperation with site management, responsible for the quality assurance and control functions throughout all Product divisions and the implementation of proactive quality management systems that will position the Sika Marion Operations as a leader in process and product quality. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Quality, support from operations, and may include other activities as assigned. Specific Responsibilities: * Actively participate in the plants Sika SAFE Program. * Actively participate in the Sika SAFE Program. * Maintain safe and clean work environment in accorda

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