Quality Assurance and Process Optimization Lead

3 weeks ago

Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Morgan Ryder Full time
Position Overview

Quality Assurance & Process Optimization Lead

Competitive Salary

Location: Bury

Are you prepared to elevate your career? Join a prominent manufacturing organization as a Quality Assurance & Process Optimization Lead and become an integral part of enhancing operational efficiencies and overseeing a robust quality management system.

If you have a strong commitment to process enhancement, quality management, and leading high-performing teams, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be instrumental in defining the future of our manufacturing operations.

Your core objective? Empower production teams to safely deliver superior products while minimizing costs. Collaborate closely with the Operations Manager to develop and execute the site’s vision and strategic goals, ensuring they align with our organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Vision: Partner with the Operations Manager to create a comprehensive 5-year operational vision, driving sustainable improvements in cost and yield annually.
  • Process Enhancement: Lead the Process Optimization team, identify challenges, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions to improve product yield, quality, and process efficiency. Oversee equipment and process modifications to achieve optimal quality at minimal cost.
  • Quality Management: Direct the Quality Assurance team to guarantee the plant consistently produces top-quality products. Manage external certifications and address customer feedback to uphold our brand integrity.
  • Health, Safety & Environment: Ensure compliance with corporate safety protocols and environmental legislation. Advocate for safe working practices and drive improvements in environmental performance.
  • Production & Quality Support: Promote world-class manufacturing standards and assist the plant in maintaining high-quality production levels.
  • Engineering & Maintenance Collaboration: Foster collaboration between Process Optimization and engineering teams, identify machinery requirements, and contribute to capital expenditure proposals.
  • Financial Oversight: Collaborate with finance and the Operations Manager on annual budgets, managing expenditures through variance and trend analysis.
  • Team Development: Cultivate and enhance the Quality Assurance and Process Optimization teams, fostering open communication, encouraging a proactive culture, and maintaining high standards of employee relations.
  • Commercial & Logistics Collaboration: Support product management, contribute to product line strategies, and work with supply chain teams to develop innovative solutions for a dynamic, international customer base.

What We Provide:

  • Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding workplace.
  • Leadership Opportunity: Lead a team of 10-15 professionals, including Process Optimization Engineers and Quality Assurance team members.
  • Impactful Contributions: Play a vital role in the production of high-quality products, significantly impacting safety and cost efficiency.
  • Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, teamwork, and a supportive culture.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a Quality Management or Process Improvement role within the manufacturing sector.
  • Strong expertise in Lean process implementation and management.
  • Confident, inspiring, and passionate with a strong desire for success and a professional approach.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience with IATF16949 standards.
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Background in textile manufacturing.

Join us in advancing excellence in manufacturing. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for quality and process optimization, we look forward to your interest.

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