Quality Manager

SUMMARY:
My client is a giant within the Automotive industry with a footprint in more than 10 countries globally. They are in search of a Quality Manager to join their team. They require the candidate to have resilience and that goes the extra mile to reach results with high quality.

POSITION INFO:

• Education/Certification:
  • Grade 12
  • Quality / Production Management Diploma / Degree
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in an Automotive / Manufacturing environment.
  • Relevant ISO Training / Certification – Internal Auditor minimum.

• Knowledge, Skills and experience:
  • Min 2 Years Supervisory experience
  • Quality Management System experience and track record
  • Broad knowledge of Quality Document Management Process
  • Knowledge of vehicle parts & vehicle modification parts preferred.

• Internal
  • Operations Team
  • Supply Chain / Warehouse Team
  • Finance Team
  • Engineering Department
  • HR Department
• External
  • Customers – Ford Motor Company, Mahindra SA, Toyota Manufacturing etc.
  • Suppliers
  • Sub-Contractors

• Functional Responsibilities
  • Support all production activities ensuring a high-quality standard.
  • Actively involved in all process changes including new launch and level change – processes and product changes with formulation work instructions of final line check sheets.
  • Direct involvement in Continuous Improvement activity in production, actively contributing to the improvement of the ‘First Time Through’ (FTT) Scores.
  • Ensure all quality related concerns raised by customers are attended to and resolved timeously.
  • Overall responsibility to ensure that all relevant documents and records are appropriately completed, monitored, presented and stored.
  • Overall responsibility to ensure that all Quality Checks, Audits, Processes and Inspections are conducted and completed as required.
  • Overall responsibility to co-ordinate all Warranty Claim investigations and Customer Feedback, including start to finish paper trail and completion of Warranty Register.
  • Overall responsibility for the NCR process and documentation, ensuring corrective action and successful concern resolution – including start to finish paper trail.
  • Compile Monthly Management QC report and VMC KPI Scorecard / Report.
  • Responsible for managing and supporting the QC Department staff.
  • Provide Backup for QC Supervisors / Inspectors when needed.
  • Ad hoc duties required by an authorized person.

• Functional Area:
  • ISO / IATF - QMS Management and Compliance
  • Overall responsibility for the implementation, updating and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) including ISO 9001 (2015), 45001 and 14001 and IATF 16949.
  • Achieve and Maintain Standard as required for Tier 1 supply.
  • Planning and execution of internal audits and supplier’s audits.
  • Verification all controlled document files and test records is done in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Verification and approval of inspection procedures and quality check sheets
  • Organize and responsible for the management review meetings and ISO committee meetings, including taking minutes, filling & distribution.
  • Editing and formatting assets documents as per document control guidelines and approved templates.
  • Calculation of Cost of Quality per location.

• Knowledge Responsibilities:
  • Experience in interpreting Quality Audits and deriving action plans from the results.
  • Sound knowledge/experience in Quality Assurance Systems.
  • Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • ISO 9001 systems & audit experience.

• Staff Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Manage & motivate workforce.
  • Identifying training needs.
  • Liaise with HR.

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