Manager Quality Systems

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

13th cheque

Medical aid

Pension Fund

Incentive Bonus

Bursary Schemes

Job summary

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Manager Quality Systems to lead the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and industry standards. You will drive internal and external audits, manage non-conformities, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities include establishing quality policies, ensuring customer and regulatory compliance, coordinating audits with certification bodies, and leading the

Qualifications

• BEng / BTech in Quality or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 implementation.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing skills (advantageous).
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in quality management, including 3 years in a management role.
• Strong interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning, integration and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear Security Screening record and medical fitness.
• Code 8 Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings.
• Be involved in establishing quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure the QMS is regularly reviewed and updated to meet external certification requirements.
• Ensure systems meet customer requirements and audits.
• Conduct internal, external, and third-party audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Compile monthly audit reports.
• Monitor quality indicators such as failure costs and NCRs.
• Review QC requirements and QC documentation.
• Identify improvement opportunities with stakeholders.
• Coordinate audits with Certification Bodies and manage the non-conformity database.
• Coach and lead the Quality team to meet objectives and drive continuous improvements.
• Standardize quality management systems across sites.

Skills

Quality audits

Leadership / people management

ISO 9001 implementation

Stakeholder communication

Planning and organization

Continuous improvement

Education

BEng / BTech in Quality or equivalent

Job description

Manager Quality Systems

The Manager Quality Systems will be responsible for developing the Quality policies, processes, standards, and systems for the Company. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and sustaining the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and industry quality requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. Conduct audits and manage the audit program to ensure compliance and that all nonconformities raised during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings.
• Be involved in the establishment of quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is regularly reviewed and updated to meet the requirements of external certification bodies.
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to meet customer requirements and audits.
• Conduct internal, external, and third-party audits, compile corrective action plans, and follow up on completion.
• Manage and investigate non-conformances & ensure corrective action/recommendations are coordinated and implemented in consultation with stakeholders.
• Compile monthly reports and reports of audits.
• Manage and monitor quality indicators such as quality failure costs, customer complaints, and NCRs.
• Review production QC requirements and ensure that QC documentation meets the requirements of the Quality system.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement them in consultation with stakeholders.
• Be the Point of Contact (POC) with Certification Bodies and arrange audits.
• Manage the audit non-conformity database and provide detailed analysis of non-conformities.
• Coach and lead the Quality team to ensure RDM meets Quality objectives and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.
• Manage and coordinate standardization of quality management systems across all sites.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• BEng / BTech in Quality or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 implementation.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing skills (advantageous).
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in quality management within a medium to large organization, of which 3 years should have been in a managing employees, performance management, and leadership role.
• The ability to interface, liaise, and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Good planning, integration, and resources management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentation.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines both internally and externally.
• Clear Security Screening record.
• Medical fit to work in a specific environment.
• Code 8 Drivers Licence.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Planning, organising, and decision making.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Market-related salary.
• 13th Cheque.
• Medical Aid.
• Pension Fund.
• Incentive Bonus.
• Bursary Schemes.