Techniche Global are supporting a global market leader in artificial turf products to appoint a Quality Control Manager. You will monitor and measure the quality standards of finished goods to ensure that all artificial turf products that leave the Factory are fit for purpose, in compliance with the production specification and is representative of the Company's commitment to the highest quality standards in the sports surface and artificial turf market.
Salary: £40-45k + Benefits
Location: Maryport, Cumbria- 100% onsite
Duration: permanent/ full-time
Key Responsibilities:
To inspect, test, monitor and measure raw materials used in the manufacturing process, including, but not necessarily limited to: latex viscosity & coverage, including solids content, pH, polyurethane raw materials etc.
To inspect, test, monitor and measure internal production processes, materials and turf products before, during and after production including, but not necessarily limited to: Perforations; Pile height; Stitch length etc.
To ensure that finished goods which have passed all quality control are removed from process for onward distribution
To ensure that finished goods which fail testing or are rejected, are appropriately and clearly labelled and removed to a clearly marked quarantined area
To report and discuss inspection and test data with Technical Personnel, Production Managers and Supervisors as appropriate, including feeding back information relating to quality issues to key stakeholders.
To maintain accurate written and digital records on measurement data, completing all QC paperwork as required, in a timely manner. All records to be centrally available to key stakeholders.
To report faults effectively and immediately; and recommend adjustments or changes where relevant
To implement changes if authorized to do so and ensure any changes are documented in the controlled management system. To implement agreed corrective actions.
To be responsible for, and liaise with the Maintenance team regarding, the maintenance, servicing and calibration of any test and monitoring equipment; and any process equipment which has a direct impact on quality control e.g. ovens.
To participate in the ISO 9001 quality audit process, as well as any other audits (e.g. FIFA Audit), providing the necessary information and assistance to the auditors, internal and external, as required. To carry out internal audits as required.
To assist in the investigation of quality customer complaints and quality incidents as required; including management and maintenance of all non-conformances.
To hold regular Quality Control meetings with MFG Management Team
Attend weekly Production & Manufacturing Meetings.
Quality & Health & Safety Systems Administration
To liaise with third party auditors if required.
To assist with the arrangement of plant insurance inspections and maintaining statutory inspection records, including insurance inspections.
To cover for the Production Manager when required
To provide cover when required to ensure that no operational process is run in the absence of at least one senior operative. *The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation