Quality Manager

Monday-Friday

Salary: Dependent on Experience

37.5 hours per week (early finish on Friday)

Nelson

My client who are a leading manufacturer within their field are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join their team.

The main purpose of this position will be to support the business through a period of quality system change including the introduction of APQP and PPAP methodologies. It will also involve managing an existing quality team, and supporting them through a period of growth.

Quality Manager Requirements:

Experience implementing APQP/PPAP processes into a manufacturing environment
Six Sigma qualified (Black Belt preferred)
Experience working within a diverse manufacturing environment (ideally nuclear or aerospace)
Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100
Experience managing a multidisciplined team, identifying the strengths within the team and managing them accordingly
Planning & Organising - Effectively organises all resources and time to deliver overall objectives
Decision making & Problem Solving - Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take required action, and owns that outcome whilst confidently using personal expertise to promote any ideas.
Experience dealing with customers, providing guidance and advise on product selection
Quality Manager Duties:

Support and assist with the implementation of new product implementation methodologies (PPAP and APQP)
Lead and conduct root cause analysis on non-conforming products using methodologies like 8D and 5Why's (RCA) and implementing preventative and corrective actions

Develop, implement, and oversee quality management processes and procedures (CI)
Review quality aspects of customer specifications and contracts

Supervise and provide guidance to inspectors, technicians, and other quality-related staff

Investigate customer product complaints and quarantined items

Coordinate Quality meetings and training matrixes
Data Analysis and Reporting (Good IT skills, especially Excel, Ability to create Reports and PowerPoint presentations)
Leadership of an inspection team
Prioritising inspection tasks to support production requirements
Perform internal quality audits in line with audit plans
Document Control
Customer Management

Benefits and Additional information:

33 days Annual Leave includes 8 bank holidays

Private Healthcare after qualifying period – 6 months

Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 4%)

Life Insurance after qualifying period – 3 months

Key Words:

Quality Manager, Quality Team Leader, Quality Lead, Head of Quality, Quality Supervisor

Please contact Clare Butler at Winsearch UK for further information.

Clare Butler – (url removed)

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