We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a commercial vehicle bodybuilder based in Wolverhampton, who have urgent requirements for a Quality Manager to join their growing team.
Key responsibilities:
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To ensure compliance with Quality policies, procedures and practices and propose improvements to drive a “Quality” first culture on the shop floor.
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Devise, establish and update Quality documentation, procedures and processes based on industry standards.
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Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Vehicle Type Approval (VCA).
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Identify improvement opportunities, appropriately prioritise and manage to conclusion
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Review existing Quality Control procedures and implement enhancements to achieve best practice
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Manage and lead the QC Goods In Inspector
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Support and improve the PDI Process and Inspection team
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Drive cultural change to encourage “right first time first” culture
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Manage and maintain the CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) with regard to PDI, Production and Engineering issues
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Work with Managers and Team Leaders to ensure Quality Control compliance and improvement
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Enhance Customer complaint and internal non-conformance investigations to identify root cause and appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
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Maintenance of quality records, control plans and checklists to ensure real time conformance to Type Approval requirements
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Manage Supply Chain processes incorporating SQA requirements.
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Co-ordinate Type Approval audits and inspections as required
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Documentation audits to check compliance against standards
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Lead quality projects and initiatives to support continuous improvement for customer delivery
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Lead ‘Lean Manufacturing’ initiatives to improve business KPI’s
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You will have good communication skills and the ability to liaise on technical issues with both internal and external contacts.
Requirements:
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Previous experience in a Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilding environment.
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Experience and knowledge of ISO9001 and Vehicle Type Approval.
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Passionate and committed to Quality, to see though the improvements and culture change.
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Background in welding, fabrication, and heavy engineering desirable
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Experience in delivering robust solutions to quality concerns using problem solving methodology (internal and external customer concerns).
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Excellent communicator who pro-actively informs key stakeholders on status of quality concerns
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Able to establish structured approach to problem solving
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Hands-on and willing to address key priorities for the business.
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Ability to positively support all areas of the business.
The package:
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Competitive salary
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Company pension
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Sick pay
If you think you have what it takes, apply with your CV via CV Library and one of our consultants will be in touch