Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead Job Overview
My client is a service provider for rotating equipment, delivering top-tier repair services for a variety of vessels, including cruise liners, naval and passenger ships, tankers, and offshore production and support vessels.
They are currently looking for a Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead, who will collaborate closely with the Service Centre management team.
You will be fully responsible for quality and continuous improvement initiatives at the Southampton Service Centre. Your role will not only involve identifying issues but also implementing effective corrective actions to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
This role based in Southampton comes with a competitive salary of £47,000- £52,000 with a 10% bonus as well as private medical cover and many other benefits.
This role will suit someone in a similar position or a Senior Quality Engineer or similar who is looking for a step up to take a real ownership of quality and manage it for the site.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership in defining quality procedures to drive, improve, and promote a quality culture within the Service Centre.
- Lead the management, implementation, and monitoring of regional quality system requirements, customer requirements, and third-party audit requirements, including Supplier Quality management, Customer feedback, and Non-conformance Management.
- Analyse non-conformance and root cause trends, implementing improvements to reduce the cost of poor quality and increase customer satisfaction.
- Lead LEAN and continuous improvement projects and activities, working alongside the Service Centre management team to implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Own the internal audit programme and support external audits for the Service Centre, analysing results to identify areas for focused improvement activities.
Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead Job Requirements
- A formal qualification in mechanical engineering or a related field, and/or relevant experience within a related industry.
- Strong knowledge and experience with adherence to ISO9001 standards.
- Proven experience in managing a quality management system.
- Comprehensive understanding of advanced Quality, LEAN, and Problem-Solving Tools/Techniques.
- Skills in supplier conformance management and development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Quality and Continuous Improvement Lead Salary & Benefits
- £47,000- £52,000 DOE
- 10% Personal Bonus
- 33 days Annual Leave
- Private Medical Coverage
- Defined pension contribution
- Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes
- Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle. Eligible employees can also apply for a Costco membership for additional exclusive offers.
- Continued learning and development opportunities.
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