Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a highly-regulated manufacturer who are seeking a Plant Quality Manager.
The role will lead and maintain the plant’s quality management system in compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and internal standards, acts as the customer representative on-site, manage the plant’s quality team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement and uphold the plant’s quality policies and management system.
* Manage and develop quality technicians and engineers.
* Oversee key processes and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
* Lead product safety and conformity activities.
* Authorize chargebacks for customer claims and coordinate quality issues with suppliers.
* Conduct audits, monitor KPIs, and drive process improvement projects.
* Ensure adherence to quality tools and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP).
Skills & Competencies:
* Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and automotive customer-specific requirements.
* Experience with process improvement, quality audits, and statistical analysis.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
* Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
* Extensive experience in manufacturing quality management, preferably in the automotive sector.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing, metrology, and industrialisation processes.