Manager Quality Systems at Rheinmetall Denel Munition

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Manager Quality Systems will be responsible for developing the Quality policies, processes, standards and systems for the Company.  The incumbent will also be responsible to develop and sustain the Quality Management System in line with the ISO 9001 and industry quality requirements across the organisation through existing and new procedures. Conduct audits and manage the audit program to ensure compliance and that all nonconformities raised during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings.
• Be involved in the establishment of quality policies and procedures
• Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is regularly reviewed and updated to meet the requirements of external certification bodies.
• Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to meet customer requirements and audits
• Conduct internal, external and third party audits, compile corrective action plans and follow up on completion
• Manage and investigate non-conformances & ensure corrective action/recommendations are coordinated and implemented in consultation with stakeholders
• Compile monthly reports and reports of audits
• Manage and monitor quality indicators such as quality failure costs, customer complaints and NCRs
• Review production QC requirements and ensure that QC documentation meets requirements of the Quality system
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement in consultation with stakeholders
• Be the Point of Contact (POC) with Certification Bodies and arrange audits
• Manage the audit non-conformity database and Provide detailed analysis of non-conformities
• Coach and lead the Quality team to ensure RDM meets Quality objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
• Manage and co-ordinate standardisation of quality management systems across all sites

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• BEng / BTech in Quality or equivalent.
• ISO 9001 implementation.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing skills (advantageous).
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in quality management within a medium to large organization of which 3 years should have been in managing employees, performance management and leadership role.
• The ability to interface, liaise and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders
• Good Planning, integration and resources management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentation.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines both internally and externally
• Fundamental computer literacy: MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Clear Security Screening record
• Medical fit to work in a specific environment.
• Code 8 Drivers Licence
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Excellent organisational skills
• Planning, organising and decision making