Quality Manager TQM

Complement Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm seeks a Quality Manager TQM in Durban to oversee the quality management strategy and lead initiatives for customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The role demands leadership, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of quality management practices, with minimum qualifications including a diploma in Industrial Engineering and certifications like Six Sigma. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in quality management, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

Market Related Salary

Permanent Position

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is a prerequisite.
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, preferably in leadership.
• Valid Driver's License and own transport are required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives across operations.
• Manage inspections, testing, and quality control activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data for trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Technical skills in quality management

Problem-solving

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Certifications in 5S, Six Sigma, Lean, ISO, OHS

Job description

Quality Manager TQM Durban

Salary: Market Related, Permanent with benefits

Purpose of Position : Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Quality Manager TQM from the automotive manufacturing sector, based in Cato Ridge, eThekwini, Durban.

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The Quality Manager - TQM (Total Quality Management) will oversee the development and implementation of our quality management strategy, ensuring products, services, and processes meet company and global standards. They lead initiatives to improve quality, focusing on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of quality management principles and methodologies.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills

• Grade 12; National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering preferred; Operations and Quality management
• Short Courses or Certifications in 5S; Six Sigma; Lean; ISO; OHS and related
• 5+ years experience in quality management, with experience in a leadership role preferred
• Valid Drivers License, own transport

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining quality policies, procedures, and standards throughout our operations.
• Ensuring Compliance - Ensuring products and processes adhere to both internal and external quality standards and regulations.
• Leading Quality Improvement Initiatives - Identifying areas for improvement, developing and implementing solutions, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Managing Quality Control - Overseeing inspections, testing, and other quality control activities to identify and address defects.
• Data Analysis and Reporting - Collecting, analysing, and interpreting quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Training and Development - Educating employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaboration and Communication - Working with various departments and stakeholders to promote a quality-focused culture and ensure alignment on quality goals.
• Performance Monitoring - Tracking and reporting on key quality metrics to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Auditing - Conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Problem Solving - Leading teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventative actions.

Essential Skills

• Leadership and Management: Ability to lead teams, motivate employees, and drive quality initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate quality standards, issues, and progress.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and solve problems.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of quality management systems, standards, and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, ISO).
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships, collaborate with others, and influence stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve quality issues efficiently and effectively.

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