Management Representative

Job Title: Head of Quality Management System (QMS)

Reports To: MD

Industry: Forging and machining Manufacturing

Position Summary:

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead and oversee the entire Quality Management System (QMS) for the organization, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949.

• Develop and implement quality policies, objectives, and strategies aligned with the company’s goals and customer requirements.
• Work closely with senior management to develop a culture of quality across the organization.

ISO Certification and Compliance:

• Maintain and improve certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949, ensuring all audits (internal and external) are successfully managed and passed.

• Lead and coordinate the preparation and participation in third-party audits.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety, and quality standards.

Continuous Improvement and Risk Management:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and increasing productivity across all manufacturing processes.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) based on audits, customer feedback, and internal analysis.
• Oversee risk management procedures to identify and address potential quality issues before they escalate.

Team Management and Development:

• Manage and develop a team of quality professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure they are fully aligned with QMS goals.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to address quality concerns and improve processes across departments such as production, R&D, and engineering

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present regular reports on QMS performance, quality KPIs, audit results, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all QMS processes, audits, non-conformities, and improvement projects.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• Extensive experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 certification and compliance.
• Proven track record in leading quality initiatives and continuous improvement projects in manufacturing environments
• Strong experience with internal and external audits, risk management, and corrective actions in a forging environment.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949).

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as root cause analysis, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), statistical process control (SPC), and six sigma methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Certifications:

• Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a plus.

Budget up to 9 lacs