Quality Manager - Manufacturing

Contactum has been a proud British Manufacturer of electrical accessories and circuit protection since 1936. At Contactum, we are focused on quality, reliability, functionality and our commitment to manufacturing in the UK. Contactum Limited- a British manufacturer of Electrical Wiring Accessories, Circuit Protection and Control Equipment; synonymous with quality & reliability. Contactum, began life in 1936 and still manufactures its comprehensive ranges of wiring accessories products at its factory in Cricklewood London and UK Head Office based in Croxley Green Watford. Today, we are proud to be continuing with the British design, engineering and manufacture that have gained us a loyal customer following and a reputation for robust and reliable products. We continue to grow as part of the alfanar Group, a $2.5 billion Saudi Arabian group of companies operating within global electrical and construction industries. The alfanar Group, employing over 15,000 people, operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centres and 7 sales and marketing operations across the world, Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Role:- A key member of our team, as Contactum’s Quality Manager, you will help to drive the quality culture within the business, innovating the process and ensuring we maintain our ISO9001 accreditation. You will implement quality control systems designed to ensure continuous production of materials (consistent with established standards, customer specifications and manufacturing goals). You will also work on process improvement programmes and put forward ideas for bringing innovation into the existing system. Key Areas of Responsibility:- Your Quality Mission will be to: Develop the quality Policy, quality objectives and Key Performance Indicators, acting independently to ensure that the quality objectives are met. Prepare and implement the quality plan and Quality Assurance and Control procedures. Define and agree testing standards in conjunction with Contactum’s manufacturing and engineering functions. Arrange / ensure timely inspection of all materials (raw, semi-finished and finished) delivered to sites. Arrange / ensure performance / functional testing on all stages of production/raw materials as per procedures and applicable work instructions. Ensure the effective control of non-conforming products at all stages of production as per procedure and ensure effectiveness of corrective actions. Ensure that all testing and measuring instruments are calibrated as per defined standards, reviewing standards regularly to ensure alignment with regulations. Lead effective preventive actions. Handle and maintain quality records related to product manufacture. Handle and maintain traceability of items where needed. Lead the SAP Quality Module implementation and ongoing development. Understand customer specifications and implications for the internal quality programme. Quality Performance Monitoring Monitor performance by collecting meaningful data and producing statistical reports with recommendations. ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Direct the ISO 9001 program and help sustain a transparent and progressive culture of continual improvement. Lead all aspects of the Quality Program ISO 9001 including critical review and ongoing evolution. Lead audits by external bodies and run the internal audit schedule ensuring any non-conformances have corrective actions identified and closed out. Qualifications & Experience Required: Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Mathematics and English (or equivalent). A recognised auditor experienced in ISO 9001 Preferably studied at Degree level Ideally 3-5 years’ experience in a similar work environment. Excellent communication skills with ability to positively influence stakeholders. Sound understanding and practical application of Quality Management Systems. Experience with SAP Quality Module Preferred or similar system Knowledge of manufacturing environment (electrical accessories an advantage). Key Benefits Competitive Salary Employee Reward Scheme (Profit Share Bonus) Individual Private Medical Insurance after successful probation period Pension - 4% employer’s contribution & Pension Exchange Scheme to maximise tax efficiency of employee pension contributions 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays Voluntary employee discount savings platform