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Asahi Kasei Corporation

Lead Quality Auditor

Asahi Kasei Corporation, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Lead Quality Auditor page is loaded## Lead Quality Auditorremote type:

Hybridlocations:

Fowlerville, MItime type:

Full timeposted on:

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R4974## The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.

Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Plastics North America where our products are used in a wide array of molding applications including automotive, consumer, electronics, furniture, and industrial parts and they provide excellent solutions for pressure vessels.**Company:**Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.**Job Description:**We are seeking a Lead Quality Auditor to maintain and improve the established audit program (i.e. scheduling through closure of nonconformities) as well as conducting internal and supplier audits to ISO 9001, ISO 17025 & IATF 16949 standards. You will interface regularly with the other departments to collaborate with internal audit personnel, ISO & IATF revisions, audit process, and to complete improvements, as assigned. If you enjoy providing answers to technical questions related to auditing and ISO/IATF 16949, supporting QS Director and QS/QA Managers for recertification audits and identifying and training new internal auditor(s) to maintain or improve the audit system, please apply.**Work Schedule**Hybrid work is available after 3-6 months of on-site training, with a requirement to be on-site at least 3 days per week. You may be required to visit additional days based on the needs of the business.**Benefits*** Competitive compensation with bonuses* Great health benefits* Paid time off* Paid company holidays* Strong company match to 401(k) contributions* Tuition reimbursement program* Paid parental leave**Job Tasks*** Maintain and improve all internal and supplier audit programs within Asahi Kasei Plastics locations as required* Oversee internal audit team performing audits, assign tasks, and scheduling of audits as required* Lead internal ISO audits and 2nd party supplier audits as required.* Support the Quality team with customer audits of Asahi Kasei Plastics as required* Maintain eQMS Audits module and metrics**Qualifications** *(Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)** Lead Auditor certification from AIAG, ASQ, MEP Partner (MMTC), or equivalent certification body* 2nd Party Auditor certification from AIAG, ASQ, MEP Partner (MMTC), or equivalent certification body* Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Business Management or Engineering desired* Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025 standards* Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards* 4 years’ practical experience working in manufacturing company

+ Preferably full time, in a quality related function or with engineering work experience

+ Preferably with an automotive organization certified to IATF 16949 or ISO 9001* 2 years’ experience conducting internal or external ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 audits* Preferably with experience managing and/or conducting 2nd party audits to IATF 16949* Proficient with computers and computer programs such as Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Forms/Lists, Power BI, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.**Desired Skills*** Strong written and verbal English skills* Strong data analytic skills* Comfortable in coaching another person and giving positive and negative feedback in a professional manner* High attention to detail* Highly self-motivated* Diplomatic problem solver and team player* Flexible with a changing environment, work schedule, etc.* Ability to work with limited supervision* Willingness and ability to work varying hours to accommodate Global Time Zones* 25% travel required, including potential international travel* Experience with working within Japanese quality programs and cross-cultural knowledge of working with Japanese and other cultures would be an asset**Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel*** Sits, walks, stands sometimes.

Lifts occasionally- not over 50lbs* Some travel will be required, up to 25%, including occasional outside USA travel**About Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.**Asahi Kasei Plastics is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America. Our company encourages a dynamic employee culture focused on the pursuit of innovation. We challenge our employees to have fun and work hard when finding and making solutions for tomorrow's polymers.#LI-MG1#Hybrid*As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.*Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us.As an employer, Asahi Kasei offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities throughout our companies, and a diverse environment to enhance your career.**About Asahi Kasei**The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age.With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees.**Our People**Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr