Company Overview:

Coplas Inc. an affiliate of Tiercon Corp. is an automotive supplier committed to the design, manufacture and assembly of quality exterior trim and assembled systems used as original equipment in the automotive market. Headquartered in Sterling Heights Michigan, Coplas employs approximately 50 employees. Coplas is seeking knowledgeable, self-directed, experienced and hardworking individuals interested in the automotive industry as a Team Leader in our Quality department.

Job Summary & Reporting Structure:

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Team Leader is responsible for ensuring quality requirements on the production floor are met. They will be responsible for maintaining workflows in production by monitoring steps of the process; training production employees, correcting quality concerns and at all times ensuring the ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 Quality System and encouraging continuous improvement wherever possible. This role is for our 3rd shift.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality of products in accordance with Company Quality Policy and Objectives
• Perform duties that reflect compliance to Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as recorded in the organization's Quality Manual
• Demonstrate conformance to regulations recorded in supplied Employee Handbook
• Perform quality inspection duties (first/last off, in process inspections)
• Train new and existing employees
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner
• Visually inspect produced parts for defects and reports flaws immediately to management
• Measure and check fixtures, record data in spreadsheets. Perform data analysis to ensure accuracy of production requirements.
• Disposition nonconforming parts into appropriate container to prevent contamination of finished goods
• Detect and report machine malfunctions promptly to management and immediately notify Supervisor or Quality of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.)
• Package and transports produced parts as needed
• Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D's, communication meetings, etc.)
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Resolve problems by analyzing data, investigate issues, identify solutions, recommend corrective action in accordance with continuous improvement initiatives
• Track and submits statistics on the cost of poor quality
• Track performance of layered audits (e.g. track number of audits completed)
• Troubleshoot equipment problems to ensure quality and efficiency
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas
• Other duties as assigned
• ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum
• 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive industry is an asset
• Manufacturing experience
• Supervision experience an asset

Core Competencies:

• Training
• Effective communication skills, verbal, and written
• Computer skills data analysis
• Ability to using various measurement techniques
• Strong prioritization skills Manual dexterity skills
• Good attention to detail

Coplas Inc. is proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. At Coplas we are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. Coplas welcomes and encourages applications from everyone including persons with disabilities. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, Coplas will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs. Please contact Tiercon Human Resources at hr@tiercon.com.