The role, reporting into the Production Manager is to ensure products are provided at a high level of quality that meets customers’ expectations, and to assist with putting a system in place to measure the companies performance. You will work to implement new and improve existing procedures and processes within the quality management system. This role supports the company objectives for consistent product quality, improving reliability and efficiency, safe working and environmental compliance.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Review, create and maintain documentation for the Quality Management System
Attend Quality Management Review meetings
Monitor Environmental standards/procedures in line with legislation and company expectations and guidelines
Implement checks and procedures to monitor the manufacturing process and conduct routine goods inwards compliance checks plus intermediate and final product testing as necessary
Ensure that all quality documents relating to your activities are maintained up-to-date and available
Identify and support implementation of manufacturing process improvements which will improve capability and performance
Ensure quality controls are set, in place and being achieved
Oversea maintenance and control of all calibration records for all in process product measuring, test and inspection equipment
Oversee and police all tests and checks, also monitoring all production activities from a QA perspective
Manage customer complaints and NCR log as required
Raise, implement & manage 8D investigations
Generate quality alert paperwork and follow through to completion as they arise
Manage an NCR process for all internal processes
Track and review corrective and preventive actions
Introduce and monitor quality processes, sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques as required
Specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment as required
Perform verifications and tests according to process requirements
Work with production management, design engineers, and operations teams to priorities tasks and workflow
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements
Preparing, hosting and managing Certification body, Customer, Supplier and Internal audits
Work with all departments to ensure our customers receive a top quality product
Conduct training on quality concepts, tools and process’s
As a member of the CI team, assist with other departmental duties as and when required. Work in compliance with the company Safety, Quality & Environmental policies at all times.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience in a quality role within manufacturing. Understanding of quality methodologies and current industry standards and best practices. Excellent problem solving skills with attention to detail. Have a logical and methodical approach. Be able to multitask, priorities, and manage time efficiently unsupervised. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Trained experienced auditor.