Description
We are working exclusively with an Industrial Machinery/Equipment Manufacturer who are looking for a Quality Manager to join them, based in Wolverhampton.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with all quality policies and procedures and propose improvements to drive a Quality first culture on the shop floor with all teams.
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, proof of working towards this.
Identify improvement opportunities, appropriately prioritise and manage to conclusion.
Review existing Quality Control procedures and implement enhancements to achieve best practice.
Manage and lead the QC Goods In Inspector.
Support and improve the PDI Process and Inspection team.
Drive cultural change to encourage "right first time first" culture.
Champion, manage and maintain the CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) with regard to PDI, Production and Engineering issues.
Work with Managers and Team Leaders to ensure Quality Control compliance and improvement.
Enhance Customer complaint and internal non-conformance investigations to identify root cause and appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Maintenance of quality records, control plans and checklists to ensure real time conformance to Type Approval requirements.
Manage Supply Chain processes incorporating SQA requirements.
Co-ordinate Type Approval audits and inspections as required.
Documentation audits to check compliance against standards.
Lead quality projects and initiatives to support continuous improvement for customer delivery.
Lead 'Lean Manufacturing' initiatives to improve business KPI's.
Build effective working relationships with other functions such as Production, Engineering, Purchasing, H&S, Sales and Finance.
Encourage and support housekeeping improvements across both shop floor and offices
You will have good communication skills and the ability to liaise on technical issues with both internal and external contacts.Key Skills
This is a standalone role so experience working in a similar environment would be beneficial.
Experience of ISO9001 and Vehicle Type Approval.
Passionate and committed to Quality, to see though the improvements and culture change.
Background in welding, fabrication, and heavy engineering desirable.
Computer literate experience.
Experience in delivering robust solutions to quality concerns using problem solving methodology (internal and external customer concerns).
Excellent communicator who pro-actively informs key stakeholders on status of quality concerns.
Hands-on - willing to flex up and down business to address key priorities for business.
Ability to positively support all areas of the business as we evolve towards a Lean Enterprise. Be active in providing and supporting the implementation of solutions to both quality and business problems.
Detail orientated, Analytical, Relationship builder, Strong customer focus, Proactive.Salary
£45,000 Per Annum
5 Hours Per WeekContacts
Macy Carroll - Recruitment Consultant - Engineering and Manufacturing
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