Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Cannock

Temp Ongoing Contract

£28.59p/h

Hours: 37 per week (Monday-Thursday 8-4:30pm Friday 8am-1pm)

My Client who is a leading manufacturer within their field is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team on a continued on going basis.

This role will be responsible for providing the overall leadership and direction for the Quality function at the site with the ability to support with safety and environmental activities where needed. To direct all areas of Quality to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all applicable quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Quality Manager Requirements:

• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business and with Customers and Suppliers.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate at a strategic and site level
• Ability to make tough decisions and deal with complex situations.
• Ability to motivate and direct staff to achieve measurable results.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Able to achieve agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Good understanding of TS16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH, H&S and Customer Specific requirements
• Good working knowledge of support manuals (PPAP, MSA, APQP, SPC and FMEA).
• Strong problem-solving skills using a structured approach and recognised tools.
• Competent in report writing.
• Computer literate and proficient in “Microsoft Office”.
• Trained Internal TS16949 auditor
• Trained as a VDA 6.3 auditor desirable
• Holder of a full UK driving license.
• Holder of a valid Passport.
• Flexible approach to hours worked.
• Able to travel with possible overnight stays as appropriate.

Quality Manager Duties:

• To comply with and enforce all Group and Site, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and our customers, are fully met through the development, maintenance and enforcement of a suitable Quality Management System.
• To promote a strong site QHSE compliance culture.
• To direct and control quality related projects, utilising the appropriate tools and techniques, to promote and continually improve quality and performance targets throughout the organisation.
• To agree control parameters for all on-site processes, identify and develop methods for controlling and implement monitors for reporting against these significant parameters.
• To report on the performance of the Site’s Quality performance against agreed targets and objectives.
• To provide the support necessary to ensure that all aspects of the Site’s QHSE system are maintained and continually improved.
• To minimise scrap and maximise levels of Customer satisfaction by the implementation of robust root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain budgetary control against agreed levels of expenditure.

• To liaise with suppliers, internal and external customers on all quality related issues.
• Facilitate and communicate Quality expectations throughout the Plant.
• Effectively interact with Purchasing, Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.
• To manage and develop quality support staff.
• Participate in APQP activities on all new or changed products as appropriate.
• As part of the APQP process, ensure all quality related documentation for new or changed products are prepared against identified timescales.
• Ensure Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for all new or changed products as required by the Customer are produced in a timely manner.
• To carry out internal audits of the quality and environmental management system, processes and products at defined frequencies.
• Ensure H&S risk assessments are conducted as appropriate and that all actions identified are completed in a timely manner.
• To maintain the calibration system for all measuring equipment
• To participate in and where necessary facilitate, robust problem-solving activities in response to internal and external concerns.
• To assist in the development of consistent processes for data collection and the preparation and reporting of KPI’s that support company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international standards, current and future legislation as applicable.
• To attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• To provide support and cover in the absence of colleagues and to undertake any such other appropriate duties as directed by the Senior Site Manager.

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Quality Manager, Head of Quality, Quality Lead, QHSE Manager

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