Quality Manager 

As a member of the senior management team the Quality Manager will effectively manage all aspects of Quality and provide leadership to the Quality Departments, driving a systems-based approach to our progression.

you will also be responsible for driving the implementation and continuous improvement in all Quality policies, procedures and strategies.

Key duties and responsibilities for the role of Quality Manager include;

• Drive the implementation of the Company’s Quality Management System and propose & implement improvements.
• Develop and drive business processes, awareness and strategy to support our current and proposed future ISO accreditations.
• Lead internal training and development initiatives.
• Take ownership of the business’ Quality Strategy, responses and actions.
• Develop employee awareness of the importance of quality requirements and consistent improvements

The person that we are seeking for the role of Quality Manager will:

• Have experience in working in a Quality leadership role in the plastic Injection Moulding Industry.
• Be familiar and entirely comfortable with the quality tools required to meet the requirements of Automotive & Aerospace customers; FAIRs, 8D, RCA, ICA, FAI, APQP standards – PPAP as well as visual and physical Inspections
• Have the ability and gravitas to lead colleagues in adopting and adhering to the required processes and standards.
• Generate cost savings through developing a solid internal inspection process, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action is implemented at the earliest opportunity.
• Be comfortable in getting ‘hands on’ and completing inspections using measurement tools such as pin gauge, callipers, hight gauge and CMM.
• Monitoring the production-line cycle, sharing findings with colleagues as the main aim is to prevent errors from occurring within the manufacturing process.

Knowledge & experience of the Quality Manager:

• A self-starter with strong passion for Process and a solid understanding of how to achieve effective cost savings through Continuous Improvement.
• Working knowledge of core quality process tools & SPC techniques.
• Knowledge or certification in 6 Sigma methodologies would be beneficial.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).
• Experience in the use of inspection and measurement apparatus.
• Exposure to technical injection moulding

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV or feel free to phone the office to discuss the role. Even if this position doesn't meet your needs but you are still looking please get in touch.

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