Key Skills and Qualifications
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To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
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Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and foster collaboration.
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Lean and Manufacturing Expertise: Deep understanding of lean manufacturing techniques, including Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management, Gemba, and Continuous Improvement, with a track record of applying these methodologies to drive operational efficiency.
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Quality Management Expertise: Extensive experience with quality methodologies, tools, and techniques, ensuring processes and outputs meet the highest standards.
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Regulatory and Standards Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and Defence AQAPs, with a focus on maintaining and surpassing compliance.
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Auditing Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in managing auditing programmes, including internal, external, and certification body audits, with a focus on ensuring compliance and driving improvements.
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Manufacturing Experience: Significant experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, ideally in the Automotive or Defence sectors, with an understanding of industry-specific challenges.
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Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
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Organisational Excellence: Outstanding organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to follow through on complex tasks to completion.
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Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Competence in identifying and resolving problems, planning effectively, and making sound decisions to drive success.
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Commercial Acumen: Commercially aware, with an understanding of how quality and compliance impact the broader business environment.
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Technical Proficiency: Advanced IT skills, with the ability to create performance reports, plan audits, and control documented procedures to maintain total system compliance.
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Adaptability and Influence: Skilled in fostering relationships and communicating effectively at all levels, serving as a trusted advisor on quality matters.
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Results-Driven Mindset: A focused, target-oriented professional with a positive, proactive attitude and a commitment to achieving excellence.
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