Quality and Risk Manager

GKN Automotive

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing environments, specifically automotive or regulated industries.
  • In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 standards.
  • Experience leading Quality, EHS, and Risk Management initiatives.
  • Proven track record in managing audits and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently make decisions and guide others technically.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy Quality, EHS, and Risk strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Act as the final authority on all issues related to quality and risk.
  • Establish and improve the Quality Management System as per industry standards.
  • Lead initiatives on quality targets and product safety programs.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Identify and manage operational and enterprise risks effectively.
  • Conduct audits and oversee corrective and preventive action processes.

Benefits

  • High-visibility leadership role influencing plant strategy and performance.
  • Opportunity to shape the entire Quality & EHS organization.
  • Exposure to site and senior leadership teams.
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
  • Dynamic and fast-paced working environment focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and deploy the Quality, EHS, and Risk strategy, aligned with business objectives and customer expectations.
  • Act as the final decision authority on all quality and risk-related matters.
  • Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Excellence System requirements.
  • Lead quality targets, continuous improvement initiatives, and product safety programs.
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and energy regulations, driving a strong safety culture across the plant.
  • Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage operational and enterprise risks.
  • Lead audits, corrective and preventive actions, and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Analyze and interpret quality, EHS, and operational data to drive decision-making.
  • Build, lead, coach, and develop Quality and EHS teams (including Quality Engineers and EHS Specialists).
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders, including customers and regulatory authorities.
  • Manage department budgets and report variances to senior leadership.


Requirements
  • Proven experience in manufacturing environments, preferably automotive or highly regulated industries.
  • Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Quality Excellence Systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership in Quality, EHS, and Risk Management.
  • Experience leading audits, managing compliance, and driving systemic corrective actions.
  • Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and provide technical guidance to others.
  • Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to build organizations, processes, and systems from the ground up.
  • Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
  • Bachelors degree (Engineering, or related fields)


What We Offer
  • A high-visibility leadership role with direct influence on plant strategy and performance.
  • The opportunity to build and shape the entire Quality & EHS organization.
  • Strong exposure to site and senior leadership.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

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