Quality Manager

Quality Manager role based in Rochdale. Senior Manager role overseeing QHSE working for a growing manufacturing company

Client Details

Our client is a growing SME manufacturing company based in Rochdale whop is recruiting a Quality manager to lead the QHSE function

Description

As a member of the senior management team the Quality Manager will effectively manage all aspects of Quality across the businesses, provide leadership to the Quality Departments in our businesses, and will drive a systems-based approach to our progression. They will also be responsible for driving the implementation and continuous improvement in all QHSE policies, procedure and strategies.

Key duties and responsibilities to include, but are not limited to:

* Identify & report any Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality concerns to the Managing Director.

* Drive the implementation of the Company's QHSE Management System and propose & implement improvements.

* Develop and drive business processes, awareness and strategy to support our current and proposed future ISO accreditations.

* Lead internal training and development initiatives.

* Take ownership of the business' Quality Strategy, responses and actions.

* Establish and maintain a safe working culture and environment across all Business locations ensuring that safety policies and procedures are implemented, so far as is reasonably practicable.

* Identify and satisfy employee awareness, development and training needs for QHSE.

Profile

* Have experience in working in a Quality or QHSE leadership role in manufacturing environment.

* Be familiar and entirely comfortable with the quality tools required to meet the requirements of Automotive & Aerospace customers; FAIRs, 8D, RCA, ICA, FAI, APQP standards - PPAP and visual and physical Inspection.

* THE ABOVE POINT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT VERY PREFERABLE, AS IS ANY PLASTIC OR TOOLING BACKGROUND IN A QUALITY OR QHSE ROLE

* Have the ability and gravitas to lead colleagues in adopting and adhering to the required processes and standards.

* Generate cost savings through developing a solid internal inspection process, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action is implemented at the earliest opportunity.

* Be comfortable in getting 'hands on' and completing inspections using measurement tools such as pin gauge, callipers, height gauge and CMM.

* Monitoring the production-line cycle, sharing findings with colleagues as the main aim is to prevent errors from occurring within the manufacturing process.

* A self-starter with strong passion for Process and a solid understanding of how to achieve effective cost savings through Continuous Improvement.

* Working knowledge of core quality process tools & SPC techniques.

* Knowledge or certification in 6 Sigma methodologies would be beneficial.

* Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and experience managing the same.

* The ability to read and understand technical drawings (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing GD&T).

* Experience in the use of inspection and measurement apparatus.

* Exposure to Precision tooling & technical injection moulding environment is highly advantageous.

* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

* Strong leadership and management skills.

Job Offer

£50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits