Manager - Quality

Anixter International; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Manager - Quality for the EMEA region, based in the UK with hybrid working from Lichfield. You will lead inspection and testing, ensure compliance with specs, and drive improvements across the Quality Management System. Strong financial and process analytics support growth and customer satisfaction.

Travel up to 50% may be required. The role requires a engineering degree (desirable), 5–8 years in quality, supervisory experience, and familiarity with LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering desirable)
• 5 - 8 years related work experience
• 5 - 8 years supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards
• Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of mathematics, data analysis and statistical methods
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Good to LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO certifications
• General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment.
• Driver – Work is generally performed in moving vehicle. Driving required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Quality Management System
• Direct the activities of the quality department
• Manage a corrective action process to address quality issues including root cause identification and establishing corrective actions
• Lead communication with customers to resolve questions and define corrective actions
• Develop plans for the Quality Management System to expand and support business growth
• Report the performance of the operation using statistical processes
• Devise ways to continually improve the quality control process to ensure higher-quality goods
• Keep accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Statistical Methods

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering desirable)

Tools

LEAN

Six Sigma

ISO Certifications

Job description

• LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
• BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom

• LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom
• BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom

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Job Info

• Job Identification 28583
• Job Category Operations
• Locations Nanscawen Road, LICHFIELD, STAFFORDSHIRE, WS13 8LH, GB (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

As the Manager - Quality in the EMEA region, you will manage the inspection and testing of materials, parts, and products to ensure adherence to quality standards. You will propose corrective actions to improve compliance with quality specifications and recommend new or improved quality control methods, procedures, and standards. You will direct the activity of the quality department to ensure all customer requirements, product specifications, and process outputs will support current business plans. You will direct improvements in the quality management system to meet customer expectations and grow the business model.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the Quality Management System
• Direct the activities of the quality department
• Manage a corrective action process to address quality issues including root cause identification and establishing corrective actions
• Lead communication with customers to resolve questions and define corrective actions
• Develop plans for the Quality Management System to expand and support business growth
• Report the performance of the operation using statistical processes
• Devise ways to continually improve the quality control process to ensure higher-quality goods
• Keep accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis
• Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering desirable)
• 5 - 8 years related work experience
• 5 - 8 years supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards
• Strong attention to detail, observation, organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of mathematics, data analysis and statistical methods
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Good to LEAN, Six Sigma, ISO certifications
• General Office – Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Driver – Work is generally performed in moving vehicle. Driving required for an extended period of time with frequent stops and starts. Can be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is physically strenuous and workers are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds
• Work may require excessive bending or stooping
• Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day
• Employee required to climb ladders

Employee required to use hand tools

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About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.