Quality manager

Job Title: Quality Manager

Company Overview: Central Employment is proud to partner with a leading SME plastic injection molding business dedicated to delivering high-quality products to clients. Our client is committed to innovation and excellence, striving to meet and exceed industry standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Manager to join our client's team. The Quality Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that manufacturing processes consistently produce products of the highest quality. This position is pivotal in maintaining our client's reputation for excellence in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: To guarantee product quality and compliance, ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards such as ISO 9001, IATF, and internal auditing requirements.
• Quality Management System (QMS): Develop, implement, and maintain a robust QMS that aligns with industry standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating effective quality control and continuous improvement processes.
• Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for quality-related inquiries and issues, fostering clear and efficient communication channels between internal teams and external bodies to address quality concerns promptly.
• Laboratory Management: Oversee the maintenance and review of laboratory scope to accurately reflect organizational capabilities and ensure compliance with quality standards, facilitating reliable testing and analysis processes.
• APQP Coordination: Assist in coordinating Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including documentation, reviews, and implementation of quality planning processes, to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
• Process Optimization: Use expertise in developing process flow diagrams to visualize and optimize manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to enhance productivity and quality outcomes.
• Part Approval Planning: Manage and compile part approval planning processes, including gathering necessary documentation, conducting reviews, and obtaining approvals from stakeholders, to ensure product conformance and customer satisfaction.
• Capability Studies: Support in conducting process and machine capability studies, analyzing data, and implementing corrective actions to improve process capabilities and enhance product quality and consistency.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrate strong analytical abilities for data interpretation and process improvement, utilizing statistical tools and methods to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Project Management: Apply effective organizational skills to manage quality-related projects, ensuring timely completion, resource allocation, and alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management roles within the manufacturing industry, preferably in plastic injection molding.
• Skills:
  
  • Strong understanding of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools, with specific knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF, and internal auditing standards.
  • Proficiency in quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in coordinating external audits and certifications related to ISO 9001 and IATF standards.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Additional qualifications: Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ) is desirable but not required.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.