Quality Manager

Dual Seal Glass (A Vandaglas Company) are the UK's leading independent processors of high-performance vision and insulated spandrel glass panels for the construction industry. Our glass has been used in many iconic projects across the country including universities and colleges, leisure centres, football clubs, hospitals, hotels and offices.

Due to continued success we are looking to appoint a Quality Manager to join our award-winning team based in Huddersfield. If you fit the criteria or if you would like more information, please apply.

Competencies / Attributes:

• Experience within the Manufacturing or glass industry
• Proven experience managing a quality department
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Decision maker
• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office and all other software used by the business
• Team player
• Flexible and proactive
• Sharing the Vision – ensures a common understanding of the sales objectives and strategies
• Good Communicator - inspiring and coaching style of communication
• Organisational and planning skills
• Staff Performance management including team building and development
• Motivational Leadership – leading by example
• Managing change
• Experience with ISO 9001 essential
• Integrity, honesty, ethical and accountable
• Ability to travel world-wide would be an advantage but not essential

Responsibilities:

Direct and control the staff of the quality and inspection to ensure that they are well motivated and receive all necessary training and development to enable them to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.

Develop strategies and processes to ensure that total quality is promoted throughout the company and the company’s ISO 9001:2015 qualification is maintained.

Develop processes and procedures to ensure that there is continuous improvement in all company operations and that waste is kept to a minimum.

Act as the company's expert on quality management and provide any necessary training and advise to managers and staff to ensure that they pursue the objectives of total quality management and continuous improvement.

Develop quality targets and measures KPI’s for all company operations and monitor the performance.

Provide advice and guidance to the company, its managers and staff on any regulatory aspects of quality management.

Undertake all necessary research to keep abreast of developments in the fields of total quality management and continuous improvement to ensure that the company maintains its competitive position and standard.

Control your departmental budget and resources to ensure that these operate effectively and in accordance with quality standards.

The benefits:

• Excellent rates of pay £35,000 per annum
• 21 days (pro-rata) holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Opportunity to gain qualifications and learn
• Free on-site parking

This role will be 40 hours per week between Monday to Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• managing a quality department: 1 year (preferred)
• manufacturing or glass industry: 1 year (preferred)
• with ISO 9001: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: QM0123