Quality/Technical Manager

Michael Page; Wales; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus scheme

pension scheme

death in service

Job summary

Michael Page is helping a Powys-based British manufacturer recruit a senior Quality/Technical leader with manufacturing experience. You will lead the Quality Management System (ISO 9001/IATF16949), act as customer quality champion, drive audits, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement to reduce non-conformance.

You will develop quality KPIs, manage supplier quality, support APQP and new product introduction, and promote a culture of quality ownership while ensuring ISO 14001 and ISO

Qualifications

• Proven quality management experience in manufacturing, engineering or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality principles.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement and reducing non-conformance.
• Strong problem solving using 8D, RCA, PFMEA and SPC.
• Experience leading audit programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 advantageous.
• Strong HSE knowledge/experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QMS and drive audits and customer quality performance.
• Manage root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions across the business.
• Develop quality KPIs and report performance to senior management.
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality ownership across departments.
• Support APQP activities and new product introduction.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve process capability.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

IATF 16949 (adv)

8D/ RCA / PFMEA / SPC

Audit programmes

Stakeholder management

Communication

HSE knowledge (adv)

Job description

Client Details

My client is a market leading British manufacturer, that have been in the area closing in on 100 years. Now part of a global structure, they are experts in the design, prototyping & manufacture of high-quality products, that they supply to customers globally.

Description

• Leading and developing the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001/IATF16949 requirements.
• Acting as the customer quality champion, managing customer audits, complaints and quality performance metrics.
• Driving root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative actions across the business.
• Leading internal and external audit programmes.
• Developing quality KPIs and reporting performance to the Managing Director
• Supporting new product introduction and APQP activities.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve process capability and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Managing supplier quality performance and improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of quality ownership across all departments.
• Providing oversight of site HSE systems to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.Profile

Profile

You will be a strong senior leader, ideally a Quality/Technical bias with manufacturing experience, along with:

• Proven Quality Management experience within manufacturing, engineering or automotive environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management principles.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and reducing non-conformance.
• Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA and SPC.
• Experience managing quality systems and leading audit programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 would be advantageous
• Strong HSE knowledge/experience would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Up to £60,000/annum
• Permanent position based in Powys, Wales
• Benefits include bonus scheme, pension scheme, death in service
• Opportunity to influence quality, health, safety and environmental standards within the organisation.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing manufacturer

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