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K.A.G. Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively supporting our client, a well-established and reputable Manufacturing company with their continued growth and team development to recruit a Quality Manager to support their team of Quality Engineers at their site based in Wolverhampton.  
 
Job Title:   Quality Manager
Location:   Wolverhampton
Salary:       £45,000
Benefits:   25 Days Holiday + BH, sick pay, wellbeing support and cycle to work scheme  
Hours of Work:  Monday to Thursday 7 30am to 4 30pm, Friday 7 30am to 1 00pm  
 
Main Duties & Responsibilities

Identify and prioritise improvement opportunities and manage to conclusion
Review existing Quality Control procedures and implement enhancements to achieve best practice
Manage and lead the QC Goods In Inspector
Support and improve the PDI Process and Inspection team
Drive cultural change to encourage “right first time first” culture
Champion, manage and maintain the CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) with regard to PDI, Production and Engineering issues
Work with Managers and Team Leaders to ensure Quality Control compliance and improvement
Enhance Customer complaint and internal non-conformance investigations to identify root cause and appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
Maintenance of quality records, control plans and checklists to ensure real time conformance to Type Approval requirements
Manage Supply Chain processes incorporating SQA requirements.
Co-ordinate Type Approval audits and inspections as required
Lead Quality Projects and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement for customer delivery and improve business KPIs  
Knowledge & Experience  

Experience working in a similar environment would be highly beneficial with knowledge of ISO9001 and Vehicle Type Approval
A background in Welding, Fabrication, and heavy Engineering is desirable
Experience in delivering robust solutions to quality concerns using problem solving methodology
Excellent communicator who can drive the team and build relationships with a strong customer focus
Hands-on - willing to flex up and down business to address key priorities
Ability to positively support all areas of the business moving towards a Lean Enterprise.  
You will be an organised, analytical and self-motivated individual with previous experience working within a Manufacturing environment ideally qualified in Six Sigma who has led or Supervised a team of Quality Engineers