Quality Manager (Plant) - 6 Months FTC

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the job:

• To manage Quality Management Systems (BRMP) in sharepoint and Processes to achieve plant specific
  objectives and meet Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric 
• National Diploma in Quality Management or Engineering
• Certificates in Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016 
• Previous Experience in similar role 

Main Responsibilities:

Quality Strategy:

• Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation for the Plant
• Provide Strategic and Change Leadership to the Total Quality Team

Quality Management:

• 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

Quality Assurance:

• 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

Audits:

• Co-ordinate and facilitate customer audits of the product and product capability
• Conduct internal System audits 1st Tier IATF 16949:2016 and Process audits, 1st Tier, VDA 6.3:2016
• Assist with Product Audits

Supply Quality Assurance (SQA):

• 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

Quality Control: 

• Establish and manage Critical Control Points in the Process
• Analyse the PPM's and defect trends and make recommendations

Information Management and Direction Focussing:

• Ensure data collection and analyses of data trends and focus areas for improvement drives
• Conduct Plant Management Reviews

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP):

• 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

Continuous Improvement:

• Research and evaluate alternative Quality testing equipment
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve Quality
• Develop an updated Continuous Improvement Plan

People Management:

• 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

SHE:

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines
  and equipment

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Demonstrate an understanding of QMS Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Integrity of Measurement and Control Philosophy of a process
• Demonstrate an understanding of APQP; PPAP; MSA; Control Plans; PFMEA (Core Tools)