Job summary
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Andover, specializing in the design and production of protection equipment for the Military, Police, and Security sector.
Key skills required for this role
Quality Manager, Lead Auditor, ISO9001, ISO14001, internal, supplier & third party audit, NPI
Important
Quality Manager, Lead Auditor, ISO9001, ISO14001, internal, supplier & third party audit, NPI
Job description
Quality Manager
Location: Andover
Salary: £40,000
Introduction
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Andover, specializing in the design and production of protection equipment for the Military, Police, and Security sector. They are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team as a Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
1. Day-to-day management of the Quality system and measuring of Quality Performance internally, with customers and suppliers.
2. To take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality team to maintain best-practice quality across the company.
3. Improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the manufacturing process and the supply chain by liaising with staff, management, customers, and suppliers.
4. Co-ordinate and implement improvements of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and industry standards.
5. Maintain effective forms of corrective actions and methods.
6. Work with the leadership team to ensure that departments and individuals affecting quality are trained and have appropriate skills.
7. Develop and drive internal, supplier, and third-party quality system audits.
8. Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Design & Engineering on the quality management of suppliers.
9. Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance are achieved and maintained.
10. Work closely with Design Engineering on new product development and design changes to ensure Quality conformance and make suggestions for improvements.
11. Implement new product introduction (NPI) processes into company procedures.
12. Carry out inspection of production, process, and quality programs within the national and international supply chain.
13. Monitor and report company and suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Profile
14. Knowledge and experience with manufacturing, inspection, and quality standards.
15. Background in quality management and knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001.
16. At least 4 years' experience in a Quality role.
17. Fully conversant with drawings for manufacture.
18. Experienced in a wide range of materials and manufacturing techniques.
19. Experience of international manufacturing.
20. Experience of a small to mid-size company.
21. Recognized Auditor qualification.
22. H&S management and experience within a H&S role.
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