We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quality Manager to join our team. As the Quality Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our production processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and lead strategic initiatives. If you're passionate about quality and have a track record of success, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
1. Functional Leadership
o Establish and maintain quality standards and tools for value streams.
o Develop organizational structure, resource plans, and a quality-focused culture.
o Manage annual quality budgets.
o Facilitate Lean Business practices and drive continuous improvement.
2. Risk Management and Opportunity Development
o Evaluate business challenges, mitigate risks, and identify growth opportunities.
o Foster culture changes to enhance business performance.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
o Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with quality strategy.
o Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
4. Quality Management System (QMS)
o Oversee the QMS (ISO 9001:2015).
o Conduct internal quality audits.
o Ensure compliance with international quality standards.
o Manage certifications (ISO 9001, ASME, EN 1090).
o Coordinate inspections with insurance companies.
5. Customer and Regulatory Compliance
o Handle customer audits, questionnaires, and satisfaction.
o Ensure CE and UK marking compliance for machinery and systems.
o Host external compliance client audits.
6. Process Improvement
o Collaborate with functional heads to implement improvement plans.
o Address process non-conformance and prevent future issues.
o Review business, project, and production processes.
o Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
7. Team Leadership
o Lead and mentor a team of quality engineers.
o Provide training, guidance, and support for high performance.
Desired Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant commercial or engineering discipline (or equivalent NVQ Level 7 qualification).
* Advanced certifications in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO) preferred.
Experience
* Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience in a similar manufacturing industry.
* Proven track record in managing and leading quality teams.
* Strategic quality leadership experience.
* Project management skills.
* Ability to operate at a strategic level.
* Chartered Membership of an industry-related Professional Body (preferred).
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Effective communication skills.
* Result-driven, confident, and dynamic personality.
* Ability to collaborate and support existing teams.
* Convincing, persuasive, and influential.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Drive value, reduce costs, and improve business processes.
If you're ready to make an impact and drive quality excellence, apply today!
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