Quality Manager
Established over 40 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with world-class products, great service, and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is truly a global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries worldwide, and in many different languages.
Kentec is currently recruiting for an experienced Quality professional based at our manufacturing facility in Dartford. In this role, you will report to the Compliance Director and will champion quality throughout the business, being responsible for the management and strategic development of the Quality Management Systems. You will lead a small team and work closely with internal stakeholders at all levels to promote quality best practices, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Role Responsibility
1. Manage and motivate the Quality team to develop, control, and improve quality processes in line with the company’s policies, objectives, and procedures.
2. Monitor and report on compliance of quality systems to current legislation and system certification.
3. Drive positive behaviors and culture within the business by promoting quality best practices and delivering continuous improvement.
4. Provide quality support across all functions of the business and act as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
5. Head up the company’s continuous improvement program and ensure appropriate resources are provided and managed to maintain the highest standard of design and build quality, excellent customer service, and to support a compliant business.
6. Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of quality and product standards and their relevance to business objectives.
7. Provide a single point of focus for internal investigation of major complaints, incidents, and non-compliances. Ensure that major issues are thoroughly investigated, and robust corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
The Ideal Candidate
1. Degree qualified with over 5 years’ experience in a senior quality role within a highly regulated manufacturing/engineering industry.
2. Robust knowledge and understanding of quality legislation & best practices.
3. Strong people management skills.
4. Excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office.
5. Good communication and presentation skills.
6. Team player.
Job Specifics
1. Hours 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 16:00 Fridays.
2. Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid).
3. 24 days holiday.
4. Workplace pension scheme.
5. Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks).
6. Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health).
7. Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance).
8. Employee Referral Scheme.
9. Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.).
10. Life Assurance.
11. Cycle to work scheme.
12. Internal Trainings.
13. Company Events.
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