Quality Manager

Quality Manager Wigan Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm From £43,000 to £47,000 Depending on Experience My client, who is a leading manufacturer of polymers and synthetic resins, is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team. The Role: The main purpose of the Quality Manager is to ensure the company remains compliant to the requirements of the current quality standard and that all documentation to support the system is accurate and readily available.  That all Occurrences raised through the QMS are suitably and efficiently addressed whilst supporting the Company efforts of continual improvement. Responsibilities: -             To accurately complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner. -             Work to assigned procedures as defined in the Quality Management System and Management Review decisions. -             The effective maintenance and monitoring of the Quality Management System. -             The resolution of appropriate non-conformities within the Quality Management System. -             Ensure that timely and effective action is taken by the appropriate personnel to obtain and maintain compliance with the quality system. -             Regular management reviews of the Quality Management System. -             Support combined Internal audit Schedule. -             Organising, preparing data, etc. for regular non-conformance reviews - customer complaints & process non- conformance and monitoring of QMS objectives. -             Effective corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances, validated appropriately. -             Resolve any appropriate quality problems as they arise from customer or supplier complaints, production and QC testing.  -             Ensure that the Company Quality Manual, system registration and revision procedures are maintained and liaise with certification representative as and when required. -             Set annual quality objectives for quality and monitor progress to achieve, providing regular updates to management. -             Maintain appropriate quality system records as detailed in the manual, e.g. review minutes, complaint meetings, occurrence reports, trend analysis data, etc. -             Develop new quality systems and update existing system as required.  -             Liaise with customers and suppliers on matters related to quality. -             Departmental Managers and supervisors will be held accountable for all aspects of performance and standards in respect of those activities which are within their control, provide support and guidance to ensure appropriate actions are set and validate. -             Take responsibility for documents within the QMS. -             Carry out internal audits as requested, complete report, issue actions and follow up. -             Complete Quality Meetings & Reports on an annual, quarterly and weekly basis. -             Minute and manage actions from quality meetings. -             Immediately report any incident which management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place. -             Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner. -             Ensure that all duties/activities associated within quality department are carried. out in compliance to Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems. The Candidate: Skills / Knowledge / Experience Essential Desirable Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Quality Assurance or similar industry X Ability to complete root cause analysis and contribute to investigations X Excellent understanding of QMS and ISO 9001:2015 X Strong verbal and written communication skills X Experience of KPIs & Setting objectives X A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality X Excellent attention to detail including housekeeping X Good knowledge of documentation practice X Able to use Microsoft Office X Good understanding of sampling and product testing X Familiar with management systems [14001 & 45001] X Previous experience in manufacture or chemical industry X Understanding of chemical processes X Competent in developing and implementation management systems procedures and policies X Qualifications Essential Desirable Lead Auditor 9001 X Lead Auditor 14001 & 45001 X BTEC / HNC [or equivalent] in relevant subject X Educated to Degree level in relevant subject X Benefits 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5% Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information - (url removed) Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. 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