Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Supplier Quality Engineer, you will oversee the SQA Technicians and coordinate daily quality activities, including managing non-conforming products, supplier responses, and corrective actions. This role involves working cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the site to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities:
- Ensure the SQA department adheres to Health & Safety (H&S) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
- Lead, direct, and prioritize daily activities for the SQA Technicians, including incoming inspection, raw material management, quality metrics, and blocked stock management.
- Support and mentor SQA team members through regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development.
- Oversee administrative tasks such as clock-card management, holiday requests, and performance reviews.
- Provide hands-on support for SQA Technician activities, including material rejection investigations as required.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Compliance teams to address raw material quality issues, shortages, line trials, and non-conforming materials.
- Attend and facilitate supplier meetings (on-site or virtually) to resolve raw material concerns and ensure supplier alignment.
- Update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, raw material specifications, and associated records to comply with site-wide projects and change control processes.
- Assist in preparing quality metrics for internal and external management reviews.
- Identify and drive process improvements using Kaizen Action Sheets (KAS) to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support supplier quality activities alongside the Supplier Quality Engineer.
Education & Experience:
- CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) certification or progress towards it.
- Proven leadership experience (preferred).
- Experience in manufacturing environments with prior quality control (QC) exposure.
- Strong background in building relationships with suppliers and customers to deliver measurable improvements.
- Familiarity with inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specialized software (knowledge of Minitab is desirable).
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments.
- Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, trending, and reporting.
- Skilled in communication, negotiation, leadership, and change management.
- Working knowledge of SAP systems.
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Primary Work Location
GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate
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GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (United Kingdom)