Quality Manager

Job Title: Quality Manager 

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 

Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
• Holiday buy & sell
• Car scheme
• Competitive pay
• Enhanced pension
• Training & development

The Company: 

Theo James is delighted to partner with a powerhouse in North East manufacturing looking for their next Quality Manager.  Join a key player in the industrial sector, affiliated with a renowned group of companies. Within its expansive network, spanning 16 countries including major hubs like the US, Australia, and India, our client is a leading provider of innovative electromagnetic solutions. This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a global context. With a focus on delivering excellence since 1972, they pride themselves on a culture of innovation. Embracing diversity and equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the company caters to both bespoke and large-scale production demands. If you are an experienced leader looking for their next challenge, this could be the role for you! 

Job Description:

•    Manage and conduct internal, supplier and third-party audits in conjunction with the
•    Quality Technician
•    Ensure quality records are professionally maintained and readily accessible for internal and external audit review. 
•    Manage and maintain process control and capability through statistical techniques.
•    Champion a program to support continuous improvement through work-based projects utilizing Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean principles.
•    Organise and deliver training to achieve a common understanding of quality principles and achieve the required competency levels. (I.e. Gauge R&R)
•    Responsibility for the introduction of relevant corrective (8D) and preventative actions from quality issues, customer complaints (CCR), suppliers (NCR), and audit findings
•    Create and analyze quality data to identify trends for improvement activities.
•    Drive the transition to an Integrated Management System (IMS)
•    Manage quality aspects within the new business system (IFS)
•    Ensure measurement studies, part, and process analyses are supported and completed when required.
•    Control and develop QA documents.
 

 Skills and requirements:
•    Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree 
•    5 years experience in quality management in a manufacturing environment, 
•    Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is essential and ISO 50001 is advantageous.
•    Knowledge and experience of quality improvement/problem-solving techniques such as 5S, CoPQ measures, 8D/CAPA, Kaizen/PDCA, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology, statistical process control, and visual aids management.
•    Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 
•    Knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 are also advantageous.

Why join us? 

Joining this respected engineering company in Bishop Auckland as a Quality Manager offers an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic team known for its commitment to precision and high standards. With a focus on innovation, the company fosters a supportive environment where your expertise in quality management will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining its reputation for excellence. This position provides a platform for career growth, collaboration, and driving meaningful improvements within a team that values dedication and continuous enhancement. Here, you can be part of a legacy that merges traditional craftsmanship with modern practices, making it ideal for professionals eager to make a significant impact.

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