Job Overview
Nicholas Associates is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team.
About the Role
This key position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing our Quality Management strategy and plans. The successful candidate will oversee ISO 9001, BRC/ISO standards, GMP/GDP, Customer Codes of Practice, HACCP Level 4, and manage the Quality Budget.
* Develop, sustain, and continuously improve the QMS in accordance with Company procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Manage a team of quality professionals and provide effective leadership, guidance, and support to ensure the success of the quality function.
* Identify, develop, and report QMS trending, metrics, and KPIs.
* Provide timely customer feedback through the QMS Complaint process, escalating critical issues as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain internal audit program, lead and support third-party audit.
* Play an active role in the execution of projects identified to drive quality systems effectiveness.
* Drive continuous improvement (BPI) initiatives to enhance the Site Quality System and ensure compliance to Corporate policies and procedures.
* Establish and implement necessary communication strategies for the improvement and awareness of quality issues across all departments.
Requirements
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager with a strong background in quality management, excellent communication skills, and experience in interacting with regulatory agencies.
* Degree in Engineering or Science discipline, or equivalent. Proven experience in Quality technical role, latterly in a Quality Management position in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, Bio-Medical, or automotive environment.
* Strong people management skills.
* Working knowledge of quality tools such as SPC/Process control, FMEA/Risk, Problem-solving/Root cause Analysis, Pole-Yoke and other six-sigma tools.
* Ability to be the voice of Quality when dealing cross-functionally, will take the lead discussions/meetings to ensure the correct outcome.