Quality Manager

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As the world and the way people live are changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a heritage of over a year of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to achieve this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings, leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90%, and almost €5.3 billion in revenue, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Job Purpose

To manage and improve the Quality function and systems in accordance with the annual Operations and Quality objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSM).

Tasks & Accountabilities

• Be an active member of the plant management team, leading by example as a change agent with strong coordination, communication, and coaching skills.
• Manage the direct reporting of Quality Engineers and Technicians, including work priorities, annual personal development planning, and training.
• Contribute to and drive the Bradford site’s quality vision at the regional level, cascading objectives, goals, strategies, and measures (OGSM) into the site and individual reports through PPM.
• Understand internal and external customer quality requirements, including inspection and test certification, and develop suitable value-driven metrics to verify performance improvements.
• Maintain ISO and other relevant certifications for the site.
• Continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System in alignment with regional and global directions to enhance value-added benefits to the business, promoting continuous improvement and sharing best practices.
• Facilitate the resolution of quality problems through cross-functional team involvement using tools like 8D problem solving and lean six sigma methodologies as appropriate.
• Coordinate customer and external audit/inspection body accreditation and relationships.
• Ensure adherence to all company HSE policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• ISO internal auditor certification.
• Practical knowledge of implementing and improving quality management systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis and solution investigations.
• Proficiency in document control.
• Use of quality tools and techniques such as problem solving, FMEA, and control plans.
• Leadership skills to guide a team through change.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Experience in internal and external lead audits.
• Previous experience in a senior quality engineer role or similar.
• Experience managing teams to improve quality in similar environments.

Be bold and take the leap!

We are looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit our website.