Job description
Introduction
Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 6,900 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
We are now excitedly seeking to fill positions at our newest facility located in Augusta, GA (Richmond County). We are committed to leading the way by influencing a sustainable future for our communities, by developing innovative solutions and by positively effecting the lives of our employees.
Quality Team Manager
Your Tasks
- Responsible for all acceptance, sampling and estimation of raw materials and pre-processing activities of Aurubis Richmond (in Augusta, GA). (Strategic and hands-on management.)
- Responsible for a professionally correct assessment, estimation, and sampling of incoming goods, including operating sampling equipment.
- Process owner of all raw material acceptance and raw material pre-processing activities including estimation and sampling.
- Responsible for correct performance and coordination of stock taking activities in respective areas of responsibility.
- Key-User and second level support for Quality Team Software which will include software implementations.
- Must successfully communicate, interact, and interface with international and domestic employees of all levels regarding operational and non-operational topics. Examples of roles include (but not limited to): management, leads, Quality Team staff, engineers, production, maintenance, safety/environmental, procurement, human resources, stakeholders, etc.
- Ensures professional claim management.
- Acts in an industrial environment with high level of compliancy rules (safety, environment, quality).
- Extensive contact with internal/external suppliers/customers and/or purchasing and customer service department, to identify, research, analyze and resolve issues.
- Provide support in several areas, including issue resolution, financial performance, adherence to contract terms and solution design and pricing, as needed.
- Understand, comply, and supports implementation of all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements, inspections and procurement of equipment and parts.
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management – including being responsible for all reporting needs for the SCM department. (May include being part of specialty projects.)
- Supports Logistics in warehouse optimization, packaging, etc.
- Supports Local Production Planning in having up-to-date transparency in material flows and inventories.
- Work hand-in-hand with Sample Preparation to optimize sample preparation.
- Implements performance measurement & KPI tracking for operative responsible area. Establish corrective actions for underperforming metrics to ensure performance standards are met.
- Is taking care of the management and availability of main Quality Team equipment such as but not limited to shredders and forklifts.
Your Profile
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years practical experience in related sampling/ planning/ process engineering professions.
- Proven work experience as a sampling manager, ideally in an international environment.
- Minimum of three (3) years strong leadership skills which have been successful in motivating staff to ensure operative targets are met while maintaining the quality standards. (Result oriented leadership approach).
- Possess a deep understanding of chemical or metallurgical (production) processes and requirements.
- Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
- Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace.
- Must be conversant in current DOT and OSHA regulations.
- Strong computer skills (business system, email, Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and product flows.
- Knowledge of lean/process improvement methodologies
Preffered:
- APICS certification(s), a plus.
- Experience with a start-up of a plant is beneficial.
- Ability to read and interpret prints, drawings, and layouts.
- Speaking and listening language skills in a 2nd language is preferred, ideally German.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Metallurgy, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry) or 5 (five) years equivalent advanced work as proven manager and/or related military experience.
- Master’s Degree preferred
We Offer
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- STD
- LTD
- FSA Debit Card Plan
- Competitive PTO Plans
- ...and more!
Physical setting: Office
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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