Manager- Quality

Job Title: Manager Quality

Overall Functional Scope

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for ensuring all quality systems, standards and processes adopted are fully compliant with the global industry standards and customer requirements. The individual will be responsible for providing strategic direction in areas of quality, system improvement, performance and strategic capability development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality team ensuring all the set standards are complied for the internal processes
• Collaborate with the line managers to execute and implement a standard operating procedure for all the processes
• Ensure the processes defined are adhered, and the quality of the product is meeting the end requirements as specified by the engineering and customer requirements. Set the acceptance criteria and limit samples for products.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plan
• Conduct process audits internally and external supplier audits
• Implement all quality standards and systems within the stipulated time frame
• Provide training to the team on quality systems and processes
• Conceptualize, develop and implement continuous improvement programs, quality circle and operational excellence tools
• Manager all customer audits ensuring successful completion
• Develop and manage vendor performance metrics and audits
• Track the performance metrics from the MIS and initiate necessary actions to mitigate or resolve any issues as applicable

Desired Skills/Competencies

Technical skills and competencies

• Knowledge in Quality systems, process and procedures
• Well versed with QMS and EHS standards
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma, QC tools, statistical tools, EHS, OHSAS and Lean manufacturing
• Experience in implementation of ISO
• Experience in handling customer complaints and managing compliance
• Experience in handling process audits, supplier audits, CAPA

Behavioral skills and competencies

• Team management
• Communication
• People Management
• Cross functional team management

Indicative Years of Experience

• 12 to 16 years of relevant experience

Educational Background

• BE - Mechanical
• Relevant certifications would be an added advantage

Job Location

• Koppal