Zero-Defect Quality Improvement Lead

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Royston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Global exposure

Career progression

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Quality Improvement Manager for the Royston-based X-ray Division to drive a Zero Defect culture across the production lifecycle.

You will lead a Quality Technicians team, partner with production, engineering and supply chain, and implement robust quality controls using SAP Quality Notifications and Lean methods to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven manufacturing quality management experience with direct reports.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14001 and internal audit techniques.
• Familiarity with 8D, 5-Why and Fishbone root-cause tools; Lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Technicians and a Quality Specialist.
• Drive a Zero Defect culture across the production lifecycle.
• Deploy SQDCP approach (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) in daily operations.
• Challenge current quality controls to improve effectiveness and deployment.
• Collaborate with operations to establish rigorous procedures and systems of work.
• Ensure machines meet defined quality standards before and during production.
• Track internal quality issues and document via SAP Quality Notifications.
• Identify process improvements and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Quality Management

People management

Problem solving (8D/5-Why)

Lean methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP Quality Notifications

Job description

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Quality Improvement Manager for the Royston-based X-ray Division to drive a Zero Defect culture across the production lifecycle.

You will lead a Quality Technicians team, partner with production, engineering and supply chain, and implement robust quality controls using SAP Quality Notifications and Lean methods to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.