Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager
Reports to: Senior Technical Manager


Your new role
Join a well-established and thriving manufacturer and distributor of electrical products, including wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables. Our products are specified by numerous housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesalers. The client currently boasts a turnover exceeding 80m in the UK and holds a strong market position.

Quality Assurance:

• Manage ISO Quality and Environmental Management systems to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, and drive continuous improvement within the Business Management System.
• Conduct internal audits with consultants, determine, action, and monitor corrective action plans.
• Oversee supply chain audits by directing overseas Quality Engineers and 3rd party ethical audits; determine, action, and monitor corrective action plans; record Tier 3 suppliers.
• Develop and establish processes and procedures, and provide training.

Product Quality Team Management:

• Supervise Product Quality Engineers, oversee Pre-Delivery Inspections and Goods-Inwards Inspections.
• Monitor product quality and report to the Management Team.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues promptly, establish root causes, and collaborate with Product Engineers and the factory to implement improvements.

Sustainability:

• Lead the company's sustainability programme.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party sustainability partners, e.g., Supply Chain Sustainability School.
• Handle customer sustainability requirements, including completing customer surveys.

Health & Safety and Facilities Management:

Assist the Senior Technical Manager in managing the Health & Safety System, including conducting Risk Assessments and managing site facilities as needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications in Quality Management systems are highly desirable.
• Experience in Quality Assurance within a distribution and overseas manufacturing operation is advantageous.
• Highly proficient in written communication, including report writing and documenting procedures.
• Experience with H&S systems and facilities management is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of electrical installation products and their applications is an advantage.
• Personal attributes: methodical, organised, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary ranging from 58,000 to 62,000 per annum
• 25 days paid holiday annually
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the electrical products industry.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

What you need to do now
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