Overview
Our Client within the Automotive Industry is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for leading external quality and projects for the business unit and support in coordinating SHE compliance.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12/Matric
National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering
National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant experience in SHE management
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016
Job Responsibilities
Quality Strategy
Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Business Unit
Support the business unit in driving down external PPM and maintaining good customer relationships
Quality Management
Manage requirements related to Quality and other standards (IATF 16949:2016'ISO 9001:2015 & VDA 6.3:2016).
Drive Q
Lead quality meetings and reporting on external customer satisfaction
Lead project management for each site and overall business unit
Manage and improve relationships with all customers
Quality Assurance
Support the business unit in ensuring that IATF 16949 certification is upheld
Develop and approve Quality Procedures and Policies for the Business Unit
Audits
Develops audit plans
Supports and gives plants direction during external quality audits
Information Management and Direction Focussing
Conduct business unit management reviews.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Manage the contract review process.
Continuous Improvement
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
Support management in delivering SHE objectives
Assist with the implementation of new or existing SHE related legislation, rules and company standards
Special Projects
Lead and Manage Projects team from inception of enquiry till full handover to Production team.
Finance
Support all initiatives to drive down cost through better quality
Budgeting of annual quality and safety compliance items
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