Management Representative

KBR Manufaturing; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Manufaturing in Pune, India, is seeking a Management Representative with 2–3 years of hands-on experience implementing and maintaining IATF 16949:2016 in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on ensuring IATF compliance, coordinating audits, and driving continual improvement to meet quality objectives.

You will lead internal audits, prepare QMS documentation, train teams, and support customer and supplier audits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed quality across all

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on IATF 16949 maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience with audits and customer/supplier audits.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve IATF 16949 QMS.
• Plan, conduct internal audits and close findings.
• Coordinate external audits by certification bodies.
• Prepare QMS documents, records, and manuals.
• Organize Management Review Meetings and document outcomes.
• Monitor KPIs and support quality objectives.
• Drive CAPA and verify effectiveness.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto.
• Train teams on IATF requirements.
• Support customer and supplier audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold quality.
• Promote continual improvement culture.

Skills

IATF 16949

QMS

Internal Audit

CAPA

APQP/PPAP

Documentation

Excel

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Representative with 2-3 years of experience in implementing and maintaining the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IATF requirements, coordinating internal and external audits, driving continual improvement initiatives, and supporting the organization's quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Coordinate external audits conducted by certification bodies and customer auditors.
• Prepare and maintain all QMS-related documents, procedures, records, and quality manuals.
• Organize and facilitate Management Review Meetings (MRM) and maintain related documentation.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support departments in achieving quality objectives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
• Coordinate root cause analysis using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Ensure proper control of documented information and document revisions.
• Conduct awareness and training programs on IATF 16949 requirements and quality standards.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout manufacturing processes.
• Promote a culture of continual improvement and quality excellence within the organization.

Key Skills Required

• Sound knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
• Good understanding of Core Quality Tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit and Management Review processes.
• Familiarity with CAPA, NCR, risk assessment, and continual improvement methodologies.
• Strong documentation and report preparation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in maintaining an IATF 16949 Quality Management System in an automotive or manufacturing company.
• Experience in handling certification audits and customer audits.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and quality compliance activities.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Leadership and coordination skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement