Quality Manager
Platinum Placements
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Plant.
- Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Total Quality Team.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process.
- Analyse the PPM''''s and defect trends and make recommendations.
- Ensure data collection and analyses of data trends and focus areas for improvement drives.
- Conduct Plant Management Reviews
- 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
- 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
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