Quality Manager

Are you an experienced Quality Manager within the automotive sector? Are you technically minded with an eye for detail? Are looking for a new role within a growing company that offers support and progression? Read on to find out more......

Major Recruitment, in partnership with Polytec Group, are looking to recruit a Quality Manager on a permanent basis to join the team based in Telford.

As a Quality Manager you will manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing plant (e.g. internal, supplier, customer and customer warranty). You will work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities of a Quality Manager:

Identify root cause and instigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
Oversee product and process auditing
Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (IATF16949/ISO9001)
Manage Paint Lab to ensure robust - and KPI driven product test plan is in place
Monitor and report on quality - related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels and cost of poor quality
Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends

Skills required:

Experience at Quality Management level
Plastic and Paint background with a strong knowledge of aesthetic finishes
Automotive OEM knowledge - JLR/ Bentley an advantage
Demonstratable audit skills
Understanding of financial impacts and able to manage budgets
Strong Knowledge of management systems (IATF16949 / VDA / ISO) and core quality tools (PPAP, APQP, FMEA)
Strong people manager with the ability to coach, lead high performing teams
Data driven with a technical and analytical mindset
Excellent communication skills
IT literate, able to work confidently with Microsoft Office (e-mail, Word, Excel, etc).
Able to work to deadlines within a fast-paced / challenging environment and with a varied / full workload What's in it for you?

33 days holiday (25 + BH)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Early finish on a Friday
Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

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