A well established, Automotive client in East London is looking for a Quality Manager (Plant).
Purpose of the job:
To manage Quality Management Systems (BRMP) in Sharepoint and Processes to achieve plant specific
objectives and meet Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
Key Performance Areas
Quality Strategy:
• Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Plant.
• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Total Quality Team.
Quality Management:
• Manage Quality at Source (Green Areas).
• Manage requirements related to Quality and other standards (IATF 16949:2016’ISO 9001:2015 & VDA 6.3:2016).
• Drive Quality Empowerment into Manufacturing.
• Facilitate action teams and improvement program’s to continually improve on identified risks.
• Compile Quality Topics for Quality Awareness Training in conjunction with Training Department.
• Plan and set up testing programmes to investigate Quality issues and recommend changes.
Quality Assurance:
• Maintain IATF 16949:2016 Certification.
• Contribute to and improve on the operation of the Quality Assurance system and manage and implement the Quality Assurance system.
• Develop and approve Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, etc., Plant specific.
Audits:
• Co-ordinate and facilitate customer audits of the product and product capability.
• Conduct internal System audits 1st Tier IATF 16949:2016 and Process audits, 1st Tier, VDA 6.3:2016.
• Assist with Product Audits.
Supply Quality Assurance (SQA):
• Specify Supplier Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL's) (Tolerances, Drawing requirements, Tooling, PPM's etc.).
• Analyse Supplier Performance (Product Quality, Special Status, etc.) and make recommendations.
Quality Control:
• Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process.
• Analyse the PPM's and defect trends and make recommendations.
Information Management and Direction Focussing:
• Ensure data collection and analyses of data trends and focus areas for improvement drives.
• Conduct Plant Management Reviews.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP):
• Review Quality Risks of APQP activities.
• Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) prior to Customer submission.
• Provide input to the Contract Review Process.
Continuous Improvement:
• Research and evaluate alternative Quality testing equipment.
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve Quality.
• Develop an updated Continuous Improvement Plan.
People Management:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
• Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
• Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning.
• Determine the training needs of the Department.
• Conduct Performance Reviews and manage sub-standard performance.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes
SHE:
• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
Minimum qualifications:
- National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering
Additional qualifications:
- Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016
If you have a passion for the Retail (clothing) industry, a strong management background, and the ability to drive results across multiple departments, we want to hear from you! Send your CV to Alana Botha at
