Degree in Quality or Technical field desirable.

Essential Functions

The key activities outlined below represent an overview only of the position of Quality Manager, based on site at the Telford Plant and should not be seen as a prescriptive list of activities.  Strong leadership skills are vital, together with initiative in identifying and focusing on continuous improvement, growth and profitability. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems to ensure products and processes meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. This role leads continuous improvement initiatives and drives a strong quality culture across the business.

Specific Responsibilities 

Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9120, IATF 16949) to ensure highest standards are achieved.Manage the fastener testing laboratory, including coordination with Operations and Planning.Facilitate problem solving program to ensure root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures.Establish and monitor effective location KPI program.To develop departmental team to ensure company objectives are fulfilled.Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective and preventive actions.To monitor internal/external customer satisfaction and identify/recommend areas of improvement. Address customer complaints and ensure timely resolution.Lead efforts to improve/resolve any quality at root cause and process variability problems.Actively promote & recognize quality adherence and drive performance improvement throughout the organisationEmbrace and develop the culture of continuous process improvement across the company.Ensure effective communication between customers and suppliers on all quality-related issues.Train employees in quality and test lab standards, procedures, and best practices.Maintain quality documentation and recordsManaging and maintaining 5S principles and standards within the laboratory and quality area.Support Corporate commitments and Quality initiatives through effective liaison and collaboration. 

Company Responsibilities

Maintain full compliance with Howmet policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the company’s Code of ConductDemonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to Continuous Improvement principles and techniques to include 5S.Promote a culture of right first time with a collaborative and team working approach.Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Background.

Demonstrated leadership success in a Quality and testing role.Working knowledge of financial principles.Experience of working within KPI framework.

Person specification

Natural leader with the ability effectively lead, coach and engage people at all levels within the organisationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProfessional approach with the ability to network and develop effective working relationships at all levelsStrong business acumen and commercial awarenessCan do attitude, with a determined and positive outlookCalm and methodical, with the ability to make decisionsLogical approach to analysing and resolving problems with a strong eye for detailApproachable but assertiveAble to think laterally and is open to new ideas and changeStrong strategic planning and organizational abilitiesIT Literate – MS OfficeAble to travel on company business as required 

Competitive salary and benefits to include;

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributionLife cover 6 X base salaryDiscretionary Bonus SchemePrivate Healthcare InsuranceDisability InsuranceHolidays starting at 22 days per annumCash plan for employees and their familiesEnhanced maternity and paternity payOnline savings platform and employee assistance programmeFriendly culture with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusion