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)
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering
- Certificates in Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016
- Previous Experience in similar role
Main Responsibilities:
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
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Computer skills (MS Office)
- Demonstrate an understanding of QMS Standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Integrity of Measurement and Control Philosophy of a process
- Demonstrate an understanding of APQP; PPAP; MSA; Control Plans; PFMEA (Core Tools)
