Quality Team Leader

Our client is localizing the production of automotive press parts, they are poised to significantly contribute to the advancement of South Africa's automotive industry, fostering economic development and job creation in the region.

The purpose of this role is for the Quality Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day quality activities are achieved in all aspects of the production process. The Quality Team Leader will ensure that the specified quality standards and the inspection frequency of components are met.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Relevant Diploma in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and related fields and related fields ISO certification
2. At least 5 years relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience at a Team Leader level in Automotive or Manufacturing
3. Knowledge of Auto CAD, Poly Works Faro programs advantageous
4. Quality certification ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ITAF 16949
5. Basic auditing skills
6. Able to use measuring tools and knowledge of quality testing and requirements and use of various instruments
7. Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel
8. Strong flair for Quality Administration and Reporting
9. Working Knowledge of Safety
10. An understanding of quality control procedures/systems and relevant legal standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Quality Control and Quality Assurance: Understanding of QMS is critical.
2. Reads and interprets Quality specification data with an understanding of company policies and internal controls.
3. Inspection of raw materials and components
4. Reporting quality incidents and non-conformances
5. Shopfloor patrol to ensure first off checks are available
6. Quality Inspection patrol and reporting on findings
7. Mentors, trains, guides, and provides knowledge and support to team members
8. Provide on-the-job training to ensure quality standards are met
9. Ensure non-conformance parts/materials are identified with hold labels and placed in quarantine
10. Ensure hourly and daily quality activities are completed and reported
11. Follow relevant Quality escalation procedures where required
12. Participates in Continuous improvement activities
13. Completing daily quality KPI reporting
14. Participate in 4M Changes (Man, M/C, Method and Material)