Quality Inspection Manager

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing seeks a Quality Inspection Manager to join the Operations team and lead a group of 4 Team Leaders overseeing about 21 staff across Quality Control, Service Technicians and Apprentices. The role drives a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement in line with the business vision.

You will align QA with strategic objectives, collaborate with Engineering and Design, implement LEAN principles, manage calibration and SOPs, and champion training, recruitment and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience leading teams in a Quality Inspection or operations environment with LEAN and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Team Leaders and technicians to foster operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic QA goals aligned with long-term objectives.
• Drive calibration processes, SOPs, and adherence to quality standards; manage supplier quality relationships.
• Oversee talent management including recruitment, training, engagement, performance management and succession planning.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost management for the QA department in collaboration with Finance.

Job description

As a key member of the Operations team, the Quality Inspection Manager will report to the Head of Manufacturing and oversee a team of 4 Team-leaders who manage approximately 21 employees, including Quality control Inspectors, Service Technicians and Apprentices for our Quality Control department. The Quality Control Dept Manager will provide engaging and motivational leadership to the Quality Team Leaders while ensuring alignment with the business's vision and strategy. Main Duties:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Team leaders, technicians and apprentices to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement in alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic goals and ensure the Quality department aligns with long-term corporate objectives.
• Support the alignment of technological initiatives between Engineering and Operations to enhance operational capabilities and collaboration.
• Promote personal accountability and self-directed development within the team to achieve and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee talent management activities, including skills matrix development, recruitment, training, employee engagement, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive employee engagement through active leadership, promoting open communication, and ensuring that training and upskilling initiatives meet business needs.
• Implement and maintain LEAN principles, collaborating with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with the Head of Manufacturing and the Finance team, ensuring effective financial planning and cost management.
• Collaborate with Design, Methods Engineering and manufacturing to address manufacturability, testability, and inspection challenges while fostering relationships with key suppliers to quality standards.
• Implement and manage equipment and tool calibration process and information database.
• Lead on process adherence, quality, asset ownership and SOPs, collaboration with Materials/special projects. Provide and contribute to strategic Dept direction to support our future QA vision.

Key Accountabilities

• Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:
• Role model Williams Values & Behaviours, supporting and holding others accountable to do the same.
• Always ensure compliance with health and safety obligations, supporting managers to uphold expected standards.
• Ensure high standards of behaviour and conduct are upheld across the organisation, including the wellbeing of team members.
• Carry out effective team member performance management, making sure suitable measures are agreed and taken to close any identified gaps in skills or knowledge.
• Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
• Comply with quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
• Ensure understanding of cost cap requirements and identify opportunities to improve optimisation.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Strategic Planning and Alignment
• LEAN and Continuous Improvement
• Strong Communication and Employee Engagement
• Budget Management
  Minimum of 5-8 years of experience leading teams in a Quality Inspection or operations environment, with a strong focus on LEAN and continuous improvement.