The Company
Our client is a market-leading manufacturer. To sustain this, they are now looking to recruit a Head of Quality.
The Role
* This position will be responsible for the Quality Control Department and have a Quality Technician as a direct report.
* Lead the transition of the quality culture from compliance-driven practices to capability-led processes.
* Develop and implement quality strategies focusing on prevention and process improvement.
* Define and monitor quality KPI's to assess process capability, performance trends, and external performance.
* Work with the Operational Team, Process Engineering, and Research & Development to embed quality into product design.
* Manage inspection plans in alignment with regulatory requirements and product specifications.
* Manage the complaints process.
* Act as gatekeeper for the concessions process.
* Research, deliver, and coach best practice techniques in Quality Improvement.
* Ensure products meet specified quality standards.
* Identify, quarantine, and report non-conformances.
* Coordinate and follow up on complaints.
* Facilitate corrective action activities.
* Support Operational Excellence activities.
* Working hours are 35.5 hours per week, site-based, Monday-Thursday 09:00-17:00 and Friday 09:00-15:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
The Person
* Must have experience in a similar role.
* Hold a degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
* Ideally hold a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
* Experience with SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean tools and techniques.
* Experienced in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
* Knowledge of Polymers would be an advantage.
The Benefits
* Work for a well-established, growing employer.
* Excellent salary.
* A company experiencing continued growth, expansion, and investment.
* Fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Death in Service Benefit.
* Private Healthcare Benefit.
* Subsidised Canteen.
* Onsite Occupational Health.
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