Quality Team Manager – Battery Pack Assembly
Location: Jeffersonville, IN (Remote to start, then On-site)
About Sustainable Talent
At Sustainable Talent, we build high-performing teams that match our clients' goals and values. We are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a rare chance to help build a greenfield operation from the ground up.
The Opportunity
As Quality Team Manager, you will lead the Quality organization for a new Battery Pack Assembly facility from launch through steady-state production. You will establish and champion the plant’s Quality Operating System (QOS) and serve as a key member of the Plant Operating Committee, driving quality strategy, standards, and performance.
You will oversee incoming and supplier quality, lead quality activities for new model launches, and build a strong quality culture through the mentoring and development of plant personnel. Success in this role requires close partnership with plant leadership, cross-functional teams, Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L), and suppliers to drive customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
The role will start remotely, with the expectation that the candidate will later transition to onsite work in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During construction, you may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office.
What You'll Do
Quality Operating System & Plant Leadership
Champion the QOS as a member of the Plant Operating Committee, keeping the Operations Committee Manager informed on quality status
Develop, mentor and train plant personnel on QOS principles and standard quality tools
Lead quality goal-setting and policy deployment for the plant
Run the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality review cadence
Fully deploy QOS procedures at the new site and keep them stable through launch and change
Manage direct and indirect staffing in the Quality department
Build communication processes that support cross-functional problem-solving teams and sister plants
Inspection, Compliance & Measurement
Manage inspection processes, and keep measurement systems and mandatory process requirements current based on customer and warranty feedback
Make sure regulatory, safety and inspection audits and critical-function reviews are completed and reported, to prevent field actions and recalls
Own recall-prevention results and make sure containment actions are in place for identified issues
Incoming & Supplier Quality
Lead incoming quality activity and the supplier quality tracking system
Support problem-solving teams on supplier quality concerns
Escalate known supplier issues to future-program planners to prevent repeat customer concerns
Monitor supplier part quality and share real-time feedback with production
Coordinate supplier quality requirements for on-site modifications and production concerns
Co-chair monthly incoming quality meetings
Contain suspect components until certified stock arrives
Work with materials and logistics on defective material, and lead containment and corrective actions with suppliers
Review supplier 8D reports and accept or reject them based on content
Publish incoming quality data, and share dealer and customer feedback on supplier quality with the right teams
Manage recovery of plant costs caused by supplier quality issues
New Model Launch
Serve as the plant's quality lead for new model launches, including milestone and scorecard reviews and control plan activities
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree
5+ years in an automotive industry quality function
Flexibility to work standard, operating and rotational schedules, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Nice to Have
Master's degree
Quality engineering background
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Working knowledge of automotive quality data, warranty and audit systems
Strong statistical background and knowledge of production and quality operating systems
Proven ability to lead, empower and develop people
Strong conflict management, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
A collaborative style that delivers results through others
Outstanding interpersonal, team-building and communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $115,500 – $218,100. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity
Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Apply Today
If you're ready to build a quality organization from day one at a brand-new plant, we'd love to hear from you.