Quality Development Manager
Ref: AS1738936
Luton, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- Supplier Quality Management
- Process Improvement Expert
- Collaborative Leader
About the candidate
The candidate is a highly motivated Quality Development professional with a strong background in supplier quality management and engineering principles. Their journey in the quality domain is enriched with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and certifications in Quality Assurance, providing them a robust foundation to thrive in varied sectors such as aerospace and automotive. This candidate is renowned for their analytical problem-solving skills, which come to the fore when leading supplier development initiatives. They ensure compliance and boost quality processes, becoming a crucial asset in dynamic, competitive environments.
Moreover, the candidate is a natural collaborator, proficient in melding cross-functional teams and suppliers to forge strong relationships and drive performance enhancements. Their proactive approach and unwavering dedication to continuous improvement make them an ideal match for any forward-thinking organisation wanting to enhance their quality management systems.
What makes them great?
- Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical abilities that facilitate the identification and rectification of quality issues within complex supply chains.
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in reducing defect rates by 15% and improving supplier performance by 20%, showcasing effective implementation of quality initiatives.
- Collaborative Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with both procurement and engineering teams to enhance supplier capabilities.
Areas of expertise
- Supplier Quality Management: Expert in managing supplier evaluations and enhancing supplier delivery performance, proven by projects that improved metrics by significant margins.
- Process Improvement: Skilled in deploying lean tools and methodologies, contributing to cultures of continuous improvement across multiple organisational settings.
- Team Training & Development: Adept at developing training materials and conducting educational sessions focussed on quality assurance best practices.