Mould Shop Quality Manager

Mould Shop Operations Quality Manager

Banbury, Oxfordshire

£45-£50,000 plus pension, 25 days holiday

A leading tier 1 supplier, specialising in the design and manufacture of parts for the Automotive industry is seeking a Mould Shop Quality Manager to co-ordinate and control quality activities within the Mould Shop. This is a highly strategic position for the continued success of the organisation. The business primarily supplies into a very prestigious automotive brand.

Key areas of responsibilities

• Knowledge of quality standards, including TS16949 / IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Promote a Quality Culture within the Mould Shop.
• Work closely with Mould Shop Management to drive improvements.
• To project a professional image of the company to customers and visitors.
• To use the escalation procedure for any issues/concerns e.g. quality/downtime.
• Audit processes and carry out detailed part inspection.
• Audit systems and processes for suitability and performance.
• Measure and monitor quality performance data in relation to Mould Shop Performance and report on trends and improvements.
• Actively support problem solving activities for customer issues and drive the effectiveness of 8D processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within plastic injection mouldings and the automotive sector.
• Tooling experience
• High level of experience in process control and process improvement within Injection Moulding
• Knowledge of quality standards including TS 16949 / IATF 16949 and customer requirements
• Ability to develop a full quality system within Mould operations
• Use of continuous improvement tools (i.e. six sigma)
• Analytical and data driven with strong attention to detail and problem solving
• Disciplined and pragmatic approach
• Good negotiation skills

This is an excellent position for the right candidate, and one that will lead to continued career progression with a global organisation. If you feel you have the right skills and experience, please apply.