Description:
Minimum Job Requirements:National Diploma Quality Management or Engineering. National Diploma Safety Management or relevant experience in SHE Management (advantageous). Trained Auditor ISO 9001;2015; IATF 16949:2016 & VDA 6.3:2016. Minimum 5 years in a similar role. Must have strong Automotive experience. IATF and VDA 6.3 savvy. Certified in ISO Standards. Solid QMS understanding Experience in managing teams at a senior level. The Job:
Report to the General Manager:
Quality Strategy: Develop the Total Quality Strategic Plan and ensure implementation. Support the Business Unit in driving down external PPM and maintaining good customer relationships. Quality Management: Manage requirements related to Quality and other standards (IATF 16949:2016ISO 9001:2015 & VDA 6.3:2016). Lead quality meetings and reporting on external customer satisfaction. Lead project management for each site and overall BU. Manage and improve relationships with all customers. Quality Assurance: Support the BU in ensuring that IATF 16949 certification is upheld. Develop and approve Quality Procedures and Policies. Audits: Develop audit plans. Support and give plants direction during external quality audits. Information Management and Direction Focussing: Participate in management reviews. Conduct QMS review meetings. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Manage the contract review process. Continuous Improvement: Develop an updated Continuous Improvement Plan. People Management: Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives. Compile and update Performance Contracts and Individual Development Plans and facilitate individual career path planning. Conduct performance reviews. Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels. SHE: Support management in delivering SHE objectives. Assist with the implementation of new or existing SHE related legislation, rules and company standards. Special Projects: Lead and manage Projects team from inception of enquiry until full handover to Production team. Finance: Support all initiatives to drive down cost through better quality. Budget annual quality and safety compliance items.
23 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za