Benefits:

• 28 days per year including bank holidays. An extra 3 discretionary holidays are provided to be used as the company directs, usually this covers the Christmas break.
• Company pension:  3% employer contribution and 5% employee.
• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday
• Annual discretionary bonus paid based on company performance

The Company:

Theo James are delighted once again to be supporting a wonderful business in their search for a Quality Assurance Manager. A company boasting over 25 years of success and history within the welding and fabrication sector, this organization has built its success on an enviable reputation for manufacturing high-quality products. This role is suitbale for someone with experience of managing small teams including Quality Engineers/ Senior Quality Engineers looking to step up into the management title. A great opportunity for development and progression! 

40 hours per week, working around the 38 hour factory week with the extra 2 hours to be used flexibly [Factory hours are: Monday to Thursday, 7.00am-4.00pm, including 30-minute lunch break; and Friday, 7.00am-11.00am]

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Parts Inspection on incoming orders & BP3 internal orders
• QA checks at Quality Gates through the build process
• Liaise with relevant managers with QA + SPI findings, to fix outstanding issues
• Use the NCR system to record and manage all defects
• Analysis NCR data to identify trends, then review with relevant managers
• Put improvement projects into relevant channels to address NCR trends
• Present the overall company Quality Picture monthly
• Attending meetings as necessary to represent QA across the company
• Complete any additional Quality-related tasks as are required
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement process
• Manage your team to help you achieve all the above
• Develop your people to uplift their skills and capabilities

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience in managing or leading a small team (Quality Inspectors desirable) 
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance, & industry, best-practice
• Root cause analysis experience and a keen eye for detail 
• Visible on the shop floor with a passion for developing professionals. 
• Fabrication and manufacturing background.