Quality Manager

The Operations Quality Manager is accountable and responsible for the execution of the overall Operations Quality strategy through the leadership of the quality engineering and FAI (First Article inspection) teams. Working at both a strategic and operational level, the Operations Quality Manager will support the Site Head of Quality in the creation and translation of strategic directive to operational initiatives.

Ensuring the successful support of operations including manufacture and repair area(s) and the wider business you will also guide and coach staff in managing the implementation of quality initiatives.

Essentially you will provide direction, manage and lead the Production Quality Engineers whilst build and maintain relationships with wider business including operational and business functions to facilitate a link between the front office and transactional part of the business.

Critical to the role is to oversee the Operational Quality requirements (FAIR’s, Quality Contract Requirements etc.), and internal and external RCCA requirements.

Maintain awareness and manage production forecast/capacity plans and support the adjustment of operational performance to deliver in accordance with demand and plan.

You will also support and guide Quality Engineers through effective coaching to support their development.

Maintain, monitor and execute department training and development plan in line with strategic talent and succession planning initiatives.

Assure adherence to all regulatory requirements and processes for both technical and people practices in allocated area.

Proactively participate in the adoption of new products focusing on training, processes, and floor space/layout. Be proactive in setup, staffing and training to support new adoptions. Support the Head of Quality in creating departmental budget packs and monitor departmental expenditure to the approved budget.

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