Job Reference:
QUA1024001
Application deadline:
31/10/2024
Job Description
Role Purpose
As part of the Quality & Laboratory Team, the role of Quality Improvement Leader is deputy to Plant Quality Manager and responsible for being proactive in developing Quality Performance, including preventative culture. Also for monitoring, auditing & reviewing processes for crust and leather quality to ensure that they meet prescribed standards, analysing data and responding to opportunities to strengthen Quality performance on a priority basis, supporting overall Business Objectives.
There will be a strong focus on the continual improvement of both departmental processes & those within the business which the Quality Improvement Leader will drive forward, using collated data & insights. You will play a key role within the Plant Quality Team, with safety first, “best in class” expertise & providing an environment that supports continual improvement to ensure that Scottish Leather Group achieves its manufacturing & sustainability ambitions.
This role will require close collaboration with operations, technical, engineering, health, safety and environmental teams, associated quality & laboratory functions, sales & account management teams, and customers to ensure the delivery of consistent product quality that exceeds our customer expectations, on time and in full.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure environmental, health, safety & wellbeing standards are adhered to and support the development of these
- Responsible for safe conduct of self & others with regards to tools, equipment, chemicals & health & safety regulations
- Deputise for Plant Quality Manager.
- To help develop the capability and culture within the Quality and wider operational teams, including onboarding
- Working closely with the Plant Quality Manager to develop and implement strong, risk based, proactive activities to prevent Quality non conformance and enhance Right First Time
- Working collaboratively to conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement robust preventative measures
- To be data driven, using tools such as SPC, Excel, Minitab, Power BI and develop the use of Quality data to drive improvements in performance for internal, supplier and customer performance
- To deliver on Quality KPI’s and support other functional KPI’s as appropriate
- Report failures to management through data collection & analysis and highlight the level of significance to ensure a commensurate response
- Ensure that actions, reports & audits (process, product & system) are conducted, completed on-time & followed-up to ensure effective closure of corrective actions
- Conduct reviews on the effectiveness of closed actions
- Ensure that equipment used for measurement & testing is maintained, calibrated & operating safely
- Collaborate with management &/or customers on quality & improvement matters
- To prepare, perform & conduct the scope of internal, supplier & customer audits including IATF16949, ISO9001 & ISO9100
- To ensure that paperwork & data records are accurate, up to-date & issued to the relevant personnel / stakeholders
- Timely disposition of internal rejects, reworks & non-conforming products; reporting volumes of transactions
- Process compliance (e.g., PSI non-conformance reports, compliance checks, audits & internal NC's)
- Monitoring adherence & performance to the QMS
- To attend customer sites to conduct quality reviews & provide reports thereof.
Experience Desired
- Appropriate degree level qualification essential
- Quality practitioner preferred
- Experience working for a World Class organisation/Understanding what good looks like essential
- Experience within automotive / manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of business interfaces
- Ability to problem solve & deliver factual, concise reports that can be presented to all levels within both this organisation & our customers
- Demonstrable personal achievements on improving Quality metrics
- Trained in conducting Root Cause Analysis
- Digitisation and AI
- People Management experience.
Key Competencies Required
- Develop Yourself: Invest in personal development, is self-aware, authentic & open to feedback
- Drive for Results: Delivers against targets in a way which is fast, agile & in line with our Company values
- Attention to Detail: Your work is complete & accurate
- Communication: Clear, concise, consistent & relevant for individual situations & understands, manages & clarifies expectations
- Teamwork: Actively develop & maintain beneficial relationships & contribute towards a common goal
- Problem Solving: Recognises where problems may arise and suggests preventative measures
Benefits
- Scottish Leather Group Pension Plan
- Holiday entitlement package (additional days granted for long service)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Work-related support & counselling
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a network of fully trained internal coaches & mentors to support career development.
- Additional training and development opportunities including SCQF qualifications, secondments, and external training.
- Access to SLG & Me Benefits & Wellbeing Portal: A range of discounts across various retailers and health & wellbeing support.
- Dedicated network of Mental Health first Aiders.
- Employee voice: opinion surveys to enhance our workplace culture.
- Employee recognition platform.
- Group Life Assurance plan
We are now an SCQF inclusive recruiter to support and develop diversity, equality and inclusion in our organisation to create a talent diverse workplace that embraces individuality.
If you require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team – careers@scottishleathergroup.com