Quality Manager

SUMMARY:
To manage Quality Management Systems (BRMP) in Sharepoint and Processes to achieve plant specific objectives and meet Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

POSITION INFO:

• National Diploma Quality Management or equivalent Engineering qualification
• Trained Auditor IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Automotive manufacturing environment.

Quality Strategy:

• Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Plant.
• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Total Quality Team.

Quality Management:

• Manage Quality at Source (Green Areas).
• Manage requirements related to Quality and other standards (IATF 16949:2016’ISO 9001:2015 & VDA 6.3:2016).
• Drive Quality Empowerment into Manufacturing.
• Facilitate action teams and improvement program’s to continually improve on identified risks.
• Compile Quality Topics for Quality Awareness Training in conjunction with Training Department.
• Plan and set up testing programmes to investigate Quality issues and recommend changes.

Quality Assurance:

• Maintain IATF 16949:2016 Certification.
• Contribute to and improve on the operation of the Quality Assurance system and manage and implement the Quality Assurance system.
• Develop and approve Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, etc., Plant specific

Audits:

• Co-ordinate and facilitate customer audits of the product and product capability.
• Conduct internal System audits IATF 16949:2016 and Process audits
• Assist with Product Audits

Supply Quality Assurance (SQA):

• Specify Supplier Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL''''s) (Tolerances, Drawing requirements, Tooling, PPM''''s etc.).
• Analyse Supplier Performance (Product Quality, Special Status, etc.) and make recommendations.

Quality Control:

• Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process.
• Analyse the PPM''''s and defect trends and make recommendations.

Information Management and Direction Focussing:

• Ensure data collection and analyses of data trends and focus areas for improvement drives.
• Conduct Plant Management Reviews

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP):

• Review Quality Risks of APQP activities.
• Ensure compliance to process and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) prior to Customer submission.
• Provide input to the Contract Review Process

Continuous Improvement:

• Research and evaluate alternative Quality testing equipment.
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve Quality.
• Develop an updated Continuous Improvement Plan

• 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