Quality Manager

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Wimblebury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality management consultancy is seeking a Quality Manager in Wimblebury. The successful candidate will manage quality systems, ensuring compliance with automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO certifications. Strong systems management and problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to impact production quality positively and lead QHSE compliance efforts within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in APQP and PPAP processes for new or changed products.
• Ability to lead QHSE compliance culture on site.
• Capable of managing and developing quality support staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality management systems compliant with IATF 16949 and ISO standards.
• Promote QHSE compliance and improve production quality.
• Conduct internal audits of quality and environmental management systems.

Skills

Strong systems management skills

Experience with IATF 16949

Experience with ISO 9001

Experience with ISO 14001

Experience with ISO 45001

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a Quality Manager with experience of automotive standards Are you confident of managing quality systems and driving production quality Are you looking for a new role in a well invested and ambitious business

Responsibilities

• To comply with and enforce all Group and Site, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and our customers, are fully met through the development, maintenance and enforcement of a suitable Quality Management System.
• To promote a strong site QHSE compliance culture.
• To direct and control quality related projects, utilising the appropriate tools and techniques, to promote and continually improve quality and performance targets throughout the organisation.
• To agree control parameters for all on-site processes, identify and develop methods for controlling and implement monitors for reporting against these significant parameters.
• To report on the performance of the Sites Quality performance against agreed targets and objectives.
• To provide the support necessary to ensure that all aspects of the Sites QHSE system are maintained and continually improved.
• To minimise scrap and maximise levels of Customer satisfaction by the implementation of robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain budgetary control against agreed levels of expenditure.
• To liaise with suppliers, internal and external customers on all quality related issues.
• Facilitate and communicate Quality expectations throughout the Plant.
• Effectively interact with Purchasing, Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.
• To manage and develop quality support staff.
• Participate in APQP activities on all new or changed products as appropriate.
• As part of the APQP process, ensure all quality related documentation for new or changed products are prepared against identified timescales.
• Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for all new or changed products as required by the Customer are produced in a timely manner.
• To carry out internal audits of the quality and environmental management system, processes and products at defined frequencies.
• Ensure HS risk assessments are conducted as appropriate and that all actions identified are completed in a timely manner.
• To maintain the calibration system for all measuring equipment.
• To participate in and where necessary facilitate, robust problem-solving activities in response to internal and external concerns.
• To assist in the development of consistent processes for data collection and the preparation and reporting of KPIs that support company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international standards, current and future legislation as applicable.
• To attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• To provide support and cover in the absence of colleagues and to undertake any such other appropriate duties as directed by the Senior Site Manager.

Qualifications and attributes

• Strong systems management skills and confidence in driving customer satisfaction through delivering production quality.
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and related customer requirements.
• Ability to lead QHSE compliance culture on site and manage quality-related projects using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Experience in APQP and PPAP processes for new or changed products, and in conducting internal audits.
• Capable of managing and developing quality support staff and collaborating with Purchasing, Production and Development teams.
• Strong problem-solving, data collection, KPI reporting, and calibration system maintenance skills.

Additional information

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development and success of the business. Applications are welcomed from candidates focussing on core production quality standards and controls but also welcome from candidates with wider QHSE exposure.

Please apply today for a confidential discussion on the role, company and opportunity!

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