Quality Manager

Salary: Up to £40000.00 per annum

Smethwick, West Midlands
Permanent

Are you an experienced Quality Manager looking for a new role. Do you want to work for a very well-respected manufacturer based in Smethwick? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

My client based in Smethwick currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join their fun and friendly organisation.

Benefits:
– 4 days working week
– Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 06:40am 16:50pm.
– Location: Smethwick
– Salary: £40,000
– Holidays: 26 + 8 bank holidays
– Permanent role

Main Duties:
– To establish and maintain an IATF management system.
– Manage QMS, IATF and technical documentation and ensure proper retention of records and documents.
– Create, update, and / or review QMS and IATF related documents, in collaboration with process owners.
– Schedule, support and lead internal and external audits for QMS and IATF as well as support other areas of the business to prepare and be ready to receive audits.
– To issue non-conformance reports and ensure corrective actions and preventative actions are implemented, verified and closed within a set timeframe.
– Ensure that the QA department continually strive to achieve the targets set by the business in both productivity and quality.
– Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operations, recommending and implementing continuous improvement activities.
– To monitor and report on quality KPIs, developing action plans to correct adverse trends and to drive continuous improvements in the quality performance of the business.
– To ensure that all quarantined material obtains disposal status within a specified time limit and is managed correctly through Sage.
– To review and resolve customer complaints, visiting the customers where necessary.
– Ensure H&S compliance and correct PPE is being used at all times in your area. The correct use of machinery and equipment. Communicate general safety at work instructions.
– Promote a positive attitude towards Lean, so that individuals will see the benefit and support the process with a positive attitude.
– Take part in Kaizen, 5 why, 8 D events and lead root cause analysis and preventative actions.
– Set department objectives and review and assess on-going performance of direct reports.
– Overall responsibility for quality and procedure manuals.
– Responsible for production test and inspection activities and resources.

Skills/Experience Required:
– Previous experience in a similar role
– Or a senior Quality position within the manufacturing sector.
– Excellent people management skills.
– Meticulous attention to detail
– Excellent written and verbal skills

If this sounds like you, please apply today!