Deputy Director of Quality

Deputy Director of Quality, Alpharetta, GA

Arclin USA is currently seeking talent for a Deputy Director of Quality - job for our Alpharetta, GA headquarters. Reporting into the Senior Director of Quality, this person will lead and implement projects and initiatives across Arclin to ensure short- and long-term Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measurements, (OGSM) are achieved for Arclin’s manufacturing function and specifically, Customer Delight. This position would collaborate with the business leader and will have critical involvement with development and execution of the manufacturing strategy to exceed customer delight.  This position will have critical working relationships with Manufacturing, Engineering, R&T, HSE, Supply Chain and Procurement Leaders to ensure adherence to the Arclin Quality Policy and Arclin’s commitment to Customer Delight. This position is accountable and responsible for executing the required Standard Operating Procedures that govern quality at each plant site to ensure the product specification are met, manufacturing process variation is understood, controlled and reasonably minimized and producing the order on time and complete quantities (a.k.a. “Customer Delight”).  This position is critical to identify and remove barriers for the manufacturing sites that inhibit OGSM being met. Directors also provide guidance, direction and support in the manufacturing standards of Arclin’s World Class Leadership (WCL) and Arclin’s Model Plant for Manufacturing.

Deputy Director of Quality - WVCO Job Responsibilities:

• Displays all the characteristics of Arclin’s Leadership Model and outwardly communicates and expects the same from all deputies, peers and employees




• Will exhibit trust by always being credible and having high expectations of the position and the teams in support of manufacturing


• Will be respectful of others, clearly articulate expectations and instill accountability for results


• Removes barriers, gains access to resources, and prioritizes the work of Managers




• Integrates the innovative thinking of managers, peers, and project team members into decisions which benefit project outcomes, while building the capabilities within the manufacturing organization


• Creates an environment across multiple teams which are conducive to innovation


• Sources and leverages subject matter experts within and outside Arclin


• Sustains the focus of multiple teams on time/cost/quality outcomes while delivering innovative solutions


• Delivers required manufacturing results for all plant projects and initiatives identified in Arclin’s Model Plant: Quality


• Ensures all plants are working to achieve the lowest possible manufacturing costs, ensure all products meet the product specification with lowest possible product variability and producing each order on time and complete quantities


• Involved in developing strategic manufacturing plan in support of budget, capital and human resource plan across the organization.


• Manage and lead all Quality and product certification programs across Arclin.


• Strategic development of Supplier Quality program to meet all applicable business standards (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, etc)

Deputy Director of Quality - WVCO Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering – MBA preferred


• Quality certification training and experience of QMS, (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, etc).


• 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing / quality environment.




• 3–5 years leading all aspects of Quality.


• Thorough understanding of financial analytics




• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative and strategic solutions that includes six sigma training and methodologies.


• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including report writing and presentation skills


• Well-developed leadership skills required to lead a diverse team.


• Exceptional presentation and strategy skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects with dynamic requirements and deadlines


• Ability to develop strategic frameworks, to identify critical issues, to develop analysis and formulate recommendations


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively interact at the highest levels of the company and senior staff at major customers and suppliers.


• Proven ability to develop and drive effective collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across all functional business areas


• Ability to negotiate, to reason and influence at all levels


• Computers skills: Advanced PowerPoint,  Excel, and Word


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational time/priority management skills to ensure that processes and reporting on inventory and other key performance indicators are monitored and kept current and available for senior management consultation


• Well-developed strategic planning and execution skills to lead the manufacturing team and to consistently produce both short term and long-term business results and value creation.


• 40% - 60% travel to different company manufacturing locations.




• Required to carry a cell phone and laptop computer to work remotely