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Lechlade, Gloucestershire
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This is an exciting opportunity, supporting the continuous growth of our client by leading, developing and continuously improving the Quality Department. The role holder will work alongside the incumbent Quality Manager for a 6-month period of transition and handover before assuming full responsibility for Quality and Assurance across the site and driving a continuous improvement of the Quality Culture.
The successful applicant will form part of the wider Site Management Team and will play a pivotal role in the site’s daily and weekly operations.
Quality Manager Key Responsibilities:
Line Management and accountability for the Quality Team (3 Direct reports) including their performance, professional development, time and attendance all whilst fostering a positive, high performance team culture (post handover)
Manage all aspects of Site Quality and Assurance
Work with Operations and Site Management to integrate quality objectives into business objectives and develop quality improvement strategies to reduce the cost of poor quality and drive operational efficiencies
Conduct internal, external and customer audits in line with certifications and own high-quality standards
Produce improvement and corrective action plans and ensure these are communicated and tracked
Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns, COPQ data or regular product audit results
Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives
Lead cultural change utilizing appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (PDCA, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, Kaizen, etc)
Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving COPQ improvement across various functions and levels within the Site and Division
Contribute to site engagement and people initiatives
Be a positive role model for the health and safety of your team and the site, raising hazards and looking for opportunities to make the site even safer
Contribute to the development of the site by undertaking any other reasonable management requests
Quality Manager Requirements:
Demonstrate a successful track record within a similar position at a similar level or having developed experience or significant professional develop to make a step to first Quality Manager Role
Professional and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels
Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively in a manufacturing environment
Experienced with working with Quality Management Systems within an Aerospace and Defence company
Experience of being responsible for an AS9100 Audit
Knowledge of NADCAP is a bonus but not essential
Strong stakeholder management and communication Skills, can demonstrate their ability to, build good working relationships, persuade and influence at a senior level, both externally and internally
Positive, enthusiastic with a track record of making significant improvements in their areas of expertise
Project and Change Management skills are desirable but not essential
Data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong IT skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Quality Manager Benefits:
Enhanced pension contributions
Healthcare cashback plan
Employee assistance programme
Site incentive plan
Financial wellbeing benefit
Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted RAC membership
Discounted Gym membership
195 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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