Compliance Manager (Automotive Sector)

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Compliance Manager to join their team in Durban.

POSITION INFO:

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop the Management Systems strategy and the management arrangements for key milestones, demonstrating solid progress against plan. Manage all external registration requirements to ensure they are met. Liaise with external bodies on all matters relating to registration. Maintain and improve, in line with business needs.
• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Integrated Business Management System (IBMS)
• Ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised and modified to meet the needs of external certification bodies
• Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns 
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements and audits
• Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate
• Train others in all aspects of the quality system and application of procedures
• Undertake regular internal and process audits of the IBMS system.
• Ensure corrective actions are undertaken to address non-conformities found
• Verify closure of non-conformities with Certification Bodies 
• Hold quarterly audit performance meetings within the business and with Certification Bodies
• Manage the audit nonconformity data base
• Provide detailed analysis of nonconformities 
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Quality & EHS Management System IATF 16949, ISO14001 / ISO 9001 / OHSMS 45001 & ISO Energy 50001
• Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Produce written reports and make presentations
• Undertake continuous training and development
• Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management of, and reporting 
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department

• Relevant quality, manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred or relevant NQF Level 6 qualifications.
• Significant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Strong knowledge of the latest Automotive tools and techniques.
• Automotive Quality Management System Auditing, experience and managing audit programs.
• A detailed understanding of IATF 16949, ISO14001 / ISO 9001 / OHSMS 45001 & ISO Energy 50001 and customer specific requirements.
• Facilitator & Assessor
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers