Job Purpose: To lead external quality and projects for the business unit and support in coordinating SHE compliance. Minimum Requirements: Matric or school leaving certificateNational Diploma Quality Management or EngineeringNational Diploma Safety Management or relevant experience in SHE management Additional Qualification: Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016Experiences: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role. Key Performance AreasQuality Strategy: Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Business UnitSupport 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 QLead quality meetings and reporting on external customer satisfaction Lead project management for each site and overall business unit Manage and improve relationships with all customersQuality Assurance: Support the business unit in ensuring that IATF 16949 certification is upheldDevelop and approve Quality Procedures and Policies for the Business Unit Audits: Develops audit plansSupports and gives plants direction during external quality audits Information Management and Direction Focusing: Conduct business unit management reviewsAdvanced 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 organizational 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 disputesSHE: Support management in delivering SHE objectivesAssist 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 qualityBudgeting of annual quality and safety compliance items
