Quality Manager
Ref: 578407
Manchester, UK
£60,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Quality Management
- Operational Excellence
- Leadership And Development
About the candidate
The candidate is an innovative Quality Manager with over 12 years of accumulated expertise in automotive, home appliances, and semiconductor industries. Primarily engaged in quality and production engineering at most reputed OEMs (like those associated with European luxury car brands) and Tier 1 suppliers. They are well-versed in driving significant initiatives focusing on quality excellence across large multinational corporations.
The candidate's leadership style is noted for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, effectively translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. They hold a degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from a reputable technical university in Turkey, enhancing their deep technical skills in quality systems implementation and process optimisation that comply with top industry standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
What makes them great?
- Proficient in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, 8D problem-solving, FMEA (DFMEA & PFMEA), PPAP, and SPC.
- Leading customer audits, process audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Driving continuous improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions.
- Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing quality departments. Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to risk assessment and decision-making.
Areas of expertise
- Quality Management Systems: Expertise in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 systems, pivotal for sustaining manufacturing excellence and market compliance.
- Continuous Improvement: Initiating and leading projects that focus on streamlining processes and enhancing product quality which have significantly reduced response times and complaint rates.
- Team Leadership and Development: Demonstrated ability in managing and mentoring quality and production teams located at various international sites, empowering them to achieve collective and strategic goals.