Job Purpose Statement

The Quality team member is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections and audits of the production department.

About The Carlstar Group

The Carlstar Group is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee and is a global manufacturer of original equipment and aftermarket specialty tires and wheels for the agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, powersports, high speed trailer and flat free/manual markets. The diverse portfolio of solutions are offered under several leading brands including Carlisle® tires and wheels, ITP® tires and wheels, as well as Cragar®, Black Rock® and Unique® wheels and Marastar® manual tires. The Carlstar Group employs over 3400 associates in 17 facilities located in 4 countries. The Carlstar Group has a culture of converting great ideas into advanced products and has created a legacy of excellence in product innovation, quality, and customer service.

We became The Carlstar Group in December 2013 and previously operated at Carlisle Transportation Products and Carlisle Tire and Wheel.

For more about The Carlstar Group, visit www.carlstargroup.com.

Our success is rooted in the over 3,400 passionate team members that drive excellence in our business every day. We are proud to employ industry experts in the tire world as well as tremendous talent from other industries helping to create an environment where diversity of thought, leadership, continuous improvement and excellence are things we value most. Our growth and success as a company is dependent upon attracting and retaining the very best talent and we take that as our top priority. We work every day to ensure we take care of our employees by offering a total rewards package that includes competitive insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans that include company matching contributions. We provide an atmosphere where employees can thrive by investing in development through tuition reimbursement and student loan pay down programs. We pride ourselves on being a company that offers lifelong career with opportunities to grow within or across different fields of expertise. Whether you’re in Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, working the shop floor, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or any other field of expertise, The Carlstar Group offers an exciting opportunity in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check first piece to ensure correctness and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct random audits of production using check-off sheet.
• Record any variance from specifications. Take follow-up action to ensure corrective actions.
• Inform Area Production Supervisor if product is out of specification.
• Place product on hold if found out of specification.
• Report unresolved quality problems to Quality Manager.
• Perform measurement on tooling as required.
• Inspect incoming material for compliance with specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawing and sketches.
• Check chemical process results and report out of specification conditions.
• Calibrate and control all inspection gauges and other inspection test equipment.
• Fill out proper documentation such as Hold Tag and Form 19 if product is out of specification.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software, quality specifications and measuring equipment

Desired Experience and Education

• Previous quality auditing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Carlisle operations and Quality procedures.
• Training and experience in quality and/or auditing functions.
• Familiar with Carlisle’s Operating System (COS) and the company’s Key Performance Indicators

Personal Trait Profile

• Willingness to work any shift.
• Self-starter; ability to take care of the details.
• Team player who can take direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, reports of work performed and other written materials.
• Must keep skills current to meet continuing applications development assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective customer focused working relationships with managers, customers, vendors, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of work.