The Advocate Group is proud to be working exclusively with an internationally renowned Electrical manufacturing business.
Whilst having a strong international footprint, our client remains a well-recognised family organisation and holds a strong reputation as a leading employer in Merseyside.
We are currently recruiting a highly exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to make their own mark on the Quality function. This is a pivotal role that will work strategically to implement standard methods and processes and strive for quality improvement.
The role
Responsible for team development, planning and execution including resource planning for future requirements.Implementation of quality methods and practices across the plantResponsible to lead cross functional teams to aid problem solving, utilising proven methodologies to identify, implement and validate permanent solutionsManagement of warranty quality concerns and drive warranty reduction initiativesDevelop KPIs, monitor quality planning and tracking activitiesDefine scope of quality projects, determine business case and define success criteriaDeliver departmental objectivesSupport New Project Introduction instilling a clear quality standard and expectation in related activities, i.e. design feasibility, requirements planning, FMEA, DFMA, lessons learnt etcResponsible for generation, implementation and monitoring of pre-production and production control planSupport process flow generation, facility and equipment planning requirementsEnsure clear definition and agreement of product and process relevant dimensional strategy (for example gauge concepts, SC/CCs, etc)Approve pre-production and production parts and paperwork prior to shipmentResponsible for ISO 9001 Certification and all requirements within the standardWork with compliance team to ensure all regulatory and legislative requirements are metSupport Certification for ISO14001, ISO50001 & ISO45001 Your profile
5 years of experience in operations, of which 3 years in a quality management related position with an emphasis on quality improvementExtensive knowledge of advanced quality planning / core tools (including FMEA, APQP)Experience in root cause analysis toolsGood working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9000, ISO14001, ISO50001 & ISO45001)Hands-on / \"Go see\" approach to shopfloor issuesGood problem solving and root cause analysis skillsAbility to communicate well at all levelsCommercially aware If you're a self-starter with the ability to drive and motivate your team to deliver innovative Quality initiatives and be a driving force in process improvement across a major manufacturing site, then we'd love to speak to you!
Get in touch with Erin at the Advocate Group for more info or 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position.