Quality Manager at Ntice Search

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader du secteur automobile recherche un Quality Manager pour garantir des produits conformes aux normes ISO 9001 et aux spécifications des clients. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme en qualité et au moins 3 ans d'expérience dans un rôle de gestion. Les responsabilités incluent la mise en œuvre de normes de qualité, la collaboration avec les départements de production et de maintenance, ainsi que la gestion des relations avec les fournisseurs.

Qualifications

• Matric, diplôme national en qualité requis.
• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en gestion dans le secteur automobile.
• Bonne connaissance des normes de qualité et des propriétés de l'acier.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la conformité aux exigences de qualité et aux normes ISO.
• Effectuer des vérifications qualité programmées et résoudre les problèmes identifiés.
• Gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs pendant les audits de qualité.

Skills

Quality Manager

ISO 9001

ISO 1400

Education

National Diploma or degree in Quality related qualification

ISO 9001 & ISO 1400 Qualification

Tools

Problem-solving tools (7 QC Tools, 8D)

Job description

Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector is looking to hire a Quality Manager, based close to La Mercy. The purpose of the Quality Manager is to ensure products are of a consistent standard and quality in line with ISO 9001 and customer specifications and requirements

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• Matric
• National Diploma or degree in Quality related qualification
• ISO 9001 & ISO 1400 Qualification
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a supervisory / management role, within the automotive/ press steel sector
• Good knowledge of steel grades, properties and specifications
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, ISO 9001 in an automotive environment
• Good understanding of quality aspects of processes and production flows
• Safety first, LEAN and process mindset
• Sound systems knowledge, quality system audit, control and implementation.
• Use of Problem-solving tools (7 QC Tools, 8D)
• Understanding of Sub assembly, weld schedules and weld quality and dimensional testing

Job Description:

• Understand customer's quality needs and requirements for each product.
• Ensure there are SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to govern quality and that everyone is trained and equipped to perform their specific role.
• Conduct scheduled quality checks and addresses identified issues.
• Liaise with Maintenance to fix machine defects and to implement countermeasures to prevent quality-related defects.
• Work with Maintenance to plan for new models and do trials to ensure dies work on our machines and that they produce products to specification.
• Monitor daily quality results and create weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality certification.
• Monitor and report on scrap loss to reduce wastage.
• On being flagged by Production, inspect and isolate quality issues and liaise / claim with supplier
• Ensure supplier claims are submitted promptly and that root causes are properly analysed and addressed.
• Drive adherence to scheduled legal and compliance training for the department.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer to understand and anticipate their quality requirements. Communicate with them around quality-related issues to ensure their needs are met.
• Liaise with parts/materials suppliers on quality related issues and work with them to resolve defects.
• Drive collaboration between Production, Quality and Maintenance to ensure an aligned quality approach.
• Maintain contact with Procurement Department to resolve supplier issues.
• Set the pace and tone for the department and ensure everyone is focused on the right priorities in line with evolving customer needs and requirements.
• Drives negotiation with customer on quality relates issues.
• Remains abreast of updates on new developments in measurement techniques and application of these techniques to appropriate Inspection / testing requirements.
• Supplier Audit & Approval for new supply initiation.
• Ensure planning for product quality from 'Development stage', APQP, with the use of proper gauging and process Control techniques.

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• "Quality Manager"
• "ISO 9001"
• "ISO 1400"