Canada China Czech Republic Germany Mexico United Kingdom United States STUDENT RECRUITMENT Supplier Quality Manager Location: Multimatic Niche Volume Assembly, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom Posted: May 7th, 2024 Supplier Quality Manager Position Overview: Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world. Multimatic Niche Volume Assembly is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to monitor supplier, customer and internal quality issues. Involvement in all IATF process and audits Facility Address: Unit 1 Wyatt Way Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1HB England Key Responsibilities: Manage the supplier database Monitor and tracking supplier performance Regular supplier reviews include on-site audits where applicable Adding and vetting all new potential/new suppliers including onsite visits where required Update supplier on their suppler quality score Manage the DMN system, recording and following all DMN's through to completion with either the supplier, customer or internal assigned team. Liaise with process engineer to keep all production process up to date. Arrange and track all internal process audits. Monitor and track staff training keeping all documentation up to date. Assist in maintaining the MNVA quality management systems to IATF standards, including regular systems and process reviews. Prepare for and attend customer and annual systems audits. Share and promote the objectives contained in the "Presidents Message" with all staff. Track progress towards meeting "Presidents Message" goals within the department Adopt and practice Kaizen Principles and Concepts Follow all general procedures where applicable as indicated in the GENERAL PROCEDURES section of the level II Procedure manual. Support and encourage KAIZEN and Gear activities. Train, coach and assist department personnel in the development of continuous improvement ideas and solicit GEAR activities from staff to meet corporate goals. Conduct employee performance reviews for department personnel minimum annually. Submits training needs to HR as determined from departmental needs and employee evaluations. Maintain all training records Ensure that all personnel are working in a safe and efficient manner Perform other duties as required. Basic Requirements: An appropriate blend of education and/or experience ideally within the automotive industry Experience in and IATF or TS quality systems Capable of organising and managing priorities, business equipment and problem solving techniques. Experience in and IATF or TS quality systems. VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.5 auditor qualifications and or PSCR experience an advantage. PSCR qualifications an advantage. Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a multicultural organisation and provide direction and leadership. Must possess good social and interpersonal communication skills. Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft business products Must have understanding of manufacturing and logistics processes. Full driving license Have a passport and be willing to travel as required Ability to read, write and speak English. German speaker an advantage. If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.