Quality Manager

Minimum Job Requirements: National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering. National Diploma Safety Management or relevant experience in SHE Management. Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. Key Performance Areas: Report to the General Manager: Quality Strategy: Develop the Total Quality Strategic plan and ensure implementation. Support the company in driving down external PPM and maintaining good customer relationships. Quality Management: Manage requirements related to Quality and other standards (IATF 16949:2016ISO 9001:2015 & VDA 6.3:2016). Drive Q. Lead quality meetings and report on external customer satisfaction. Lead project management for each site and overall company. Quality Assurance: Support the company in ensuring that IATF 16949 certification is upheld. Develop and approve Quality Procedures and Policies. Audits: Develop audit plans. Support and give plants direction during external quality audits. Information Management and Direction Focussing: Conduct management reviews. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Manage the contract review process. Continuous Improvement: Develop an updated Continuous Improvement plan. Staff Management: Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives. Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development plans. Conduct Performance reviews and manage sub-standard performance. Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels. 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 to full handover to Production team. Finance: Support all initiatives to drive down cost through better quality. Budget annual quality and safety compliance items.