Our client in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Quality Manager, who is able to provide clear leadership for the development of an environment focused on quality, and be willing to execute and engage on all levels of the business to make this happen.Ownership of QualityLead a quality team to support operations efficiently and effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance in line with customer requirements.Product and Client OnboardingCo-ordinating product testing and quality control functions for new product introductions and product improvements.Quality System and Procedure ManagementMaintain all certification ie. ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001.Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance.Quality Control and Risk ManagementManage non-conformance system ensuring all internal and external NCs are closed off in an efficient and effective manner.Manage internal process and product audits to ensure risk mitigation and conformance to customer requirements, reporting on non-conformance.ImprovementData analysis – providing the relevant managers with accurate data to assist with effective problem solving.Identify quality related business improvement opportunities within the organization.ReportingDaily, weekly feedback to plant on quality and risks, assisting with actions to improve.Monthly reporting on Quality performance of the organization with actions on improvement.Minimum RequirementsDegree in Engineering.Tertiary Qualification in Quality Management.Formal training in – and proven real-world application of QMS tools ie. root cause analysis, trend analysis (SPC, histograms etc.).5 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment in the metals and automotive industries preferably.Proven experience in latest versions of Q1, IATF 16949(2015), ISO 14001(2015), ISO9001(2015), Control plans, FMEA's.Proven ability and experience to program and run CMM.Proven ability and experience in executing on dimensional gauging, including gauge control, GR&R.Proven ability to collect, analyze and make causal findings from manufacturing process data.Interpret engineering drawings.Microsoft office proficient with advanced to expert level in excel (must be able to import, access and analyze large datasets frequently and with ease, and distil this to summarized and actionable reports).Are you the person for the job? APPLY using the link below:
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