Job Description
Quality Manager
Location: Andover
Salary: £40,000
IntroductionOur client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Andover, specializing in the design and production of protection equipment for the Military, Police, and Security sector. They are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team as a Quality Manager.Key Responsibilities - Day-to-day management of the Quality system and measuring of Quality Performance internally, with customers and suppliers.
- To take ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality team to maintain best-practice quality across the company.
- Improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the manufacturing process and the supply chain by liaising with staff, management, customers, and suppliers.
- Co-ordinate and implement improvements of the quality management system to assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Maintain effective forms of corrective actions and methods.
- Work with the leadership team to ensure that departments and individuals affecting quality are trained and have appropriate skills.
- Develop and drive internal, supplier, and third-party quality system audits.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Design & Engineering on the quality management of suppliers.
- Assess supplier capabilities and monitor supplier quality to ensure desired levels of performance are achieved and maintained.
- Work closely with Design Engineering on new product development and design changes to ensure Quality conformance and make suggestions for improvements.
- Implement new product introduction (NPI) processes into company procedures.
- Carry out inspection of production, process, and quality programs within the national and international supply chain.
- Monitor and report company and suppliers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Profile - Knowledge and experience with manufacturing, inspection, and quality standards.
- Background in quality management and knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO 14001.
- At least 4 years' experience in a Quality role.
- Fully conversant with drawings for manufacture.
- Experienced in a wide range of materials and manufacturing techniques.
- Experience of international manufacturing.
- Experience of a small to mid-size company.
- Recognized Auditor qualification.
- H&S management and experience within a H&S role.
Application If you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!