Senior Quality Manager
| Posting date: | 10 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £32,000.00 to £35,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2024 |
| Location: | swindon, Wiltshire, SN47DB |
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH37158_1715351560 |
Summary
Quality Control Manager position available in the furniture industry, with a hands-on approach, offering a salary range of £32,000 to £35,000 per annum. This full-time role operates from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, potentially allowing occasional remote work after an initial three-month training period, based near Swindon.
Acorn by Synergie seeks individuals experienced in handling large goods shipments, particularly in overseeing the quality aspects of assembling self-build flat packs for clients. The role involves meticulous inspection to ensure the quality of various assembly processes.
Purpose of the role:
- Manage quality issues, including those not immediately visible, potentially requiring remote assessment.
- Organize and address multiple quality issues simultaneously.
- Interpret technical design packages and manufacturing details for accurate quality control inspections.
- Collaborate with internal teams for comprehensive training and support.
- Uphold internal and client standards, including legal and regulatory compliance.
- Improve quality control standards and supplier relations without increasing costs.
- Oversee quality control checks, maintaining detailed records.
- Liaise between third-party QC agencies, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Monitor and enhance the quality control system's performance.
- Conduct timely quality control inspections without disrupting production.
- Support Design Managers in ensuring product quality.
- Facilitate communication between suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams.
Key Activities:
- Develop and refine quality control procedures, standards, and specifications.
- Ensure manufacturing processes align with technical specifications and client requirements.
- Collaborate with design and procurement teams to establish quality standards.
- Maintain health and safety standards.
- Identify areas for improvement to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Establish quality procedures across product ranges and internal departments.
- Document quality control procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Utilize tools for unbiased product and manufacturing quality assessment.
- Advocate for cost-effective measures and risk assessment.
- Maintain comprehensive quality control reports and tracking documents.
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
- 5 GCSE grades A/B or O Levels, including English and Maths.
- Extensive experience in retail equipment/interiors or similar industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft packages.
- Strong background in quality control, inspections, and reporting.
- Ability to interpret technical design packages for accurate inspections.
- Detailed understanding of manufacturing and finishing processes.
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