Director of Quality - Steel Manufacturer | Hammond, IN

Hammond, Indiana Permanent USD120,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Director of Quality and Technical Services with a steel processor and distributor supporting a wide range of industries, including automotive OEMs. This role will lead all quality initiatives while serving as a key technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and processing partners.
  • Join a growing organization with high-visibility and leadership accountability
  • Highly competitive compensation and world-class benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a steel processing and service company that manages large steel coils for manufacturers in industries such as automotive, construction, appliances, and agriculture. Operating out of its Northwest Indiana facility, the company provides services including slitting, cut-to-length processing, pickling, oiling, and inventory management to prepare raw steel for industrial use. It has established itself as one of the largest independent steel service providers in the United States.

Job Description

  • Lead all aspects of metallurgical, quality, and technical services efforts
  • Manage and develop the quality and technical service department
  • Review and monitor quality system requirements and compliance - IATF 16949
  • Analyze internal/external data as well as market & customer feedback to initiate corrective actions and eliminate negative trends proactively
  • Oversee all claims with customers and processors of steel products, ensuring customer satisfaction and resolution
  • Evaluate different types of steel in stock that can be utilized for various customer applications/needs, providing guidance to customers
  • Work with all suppliers, processors, and customers concurrently to ensure strong technical service
  • Utilize SPC and other data sets to create PPAPs/FMEAs
  • Oversee metallurgical engineers, quality technicians, claims specialists, and lab personnel
  • Create and implement inspection and testing criteria and ensure suppliers and processors maintain it
  • Track and resolve all defects
  • Initiate continuous improvement initiatives and maintain strong communication for alignment within the organization



Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Technical Engineering Degree Required - Metallurgical Engineering STRONGLY PREFERRED
  • 5-10+ years of experience in a steel-based manufacturing leadership role, automotive preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 standards - certification a plus
  • Continuous improvement mindset at small and large scale
  • Experience working with high-profile customers, especially automotive OEMs
  • Financial Acumen associated with P&L/Cost centers
  • Six Sigma Experience- Belt Certification a plus
  • Ability to work with Sales, Suppliers, Outside Manufacturers/Processors, and customers
  • Willingness to travel (~20-25%) all within the Midwest
  • Sponsorship not provided

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to $165,000 with some flexibility depending on relevant experience
  • Relocation assistance to be considered
  • Annual bonus payout ~15%
  • Health/Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401k match
  • 2-3 weeks of PTO
  • Paid Holidays
Contact
Ben Aldrich
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031881

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Hammond
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Aldrich
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031881