TEAM LEADER - QUALITY

JOB PURPOSE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Relevant Higher Certificate in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering or related fields
ISO certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Relevant Diploma in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and related fields EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience at a Team Leader or similar level in Automotive Manufacturing or ManufacturingTECHNICAL PRE-

REQUISITE COMPETENCY PRE-REQUISITE

• Quality Control and Quality Assurance: Understanding of QMS is critical.
• Reads and Interprets Quality specification data with un understanding of company policies and internal controls.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
• Knowledge of Auto CAD, Poly Works Faro programs advantageous
• Knowledge of problem-solving principles
• Must fully understand the requirements of the product/material.
• An understanding of quality control procedures/systems and relevant legal standards
• Knowledge of quality testing and requirements and use of various instruments
• Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment,
• Strong flair for Quality Administration and Reporting
• Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel
• Working Knowledge of Safety
• Basic auditing skills
• Quality certification ISO 9001. ISO14001, ITAF 16949

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reporting quality incidents and non-conformances
• Shopfloor patrol to ensure first off checks are available
• Quality Inspection patrol and reporting on findings
• Mentors, trains, guides, and provides knowledge and support to team members
• Provide on the job training to ensure quality standards are met
• Ensure non-conformance parts/materials are identified with hold labels and placed in quarantine
• Ensure hourly and daily quality activities are completed and reported
• Follow relevant Quality escalation procedures where required
• Participates in Continuous improvement activities
• Completing daily quality KPI reporting
• Participate in 4M Changes (Man, M/C, Method and Material)
• Participate in process and system audits and support with the resolution of findings/discrepancies.
• Actively participate in the implementation ISO and ITAF standards
• Update and maintain calibration register/schedule.
• Implements standards, procedures and processes to meet the required quality standards.
• Ensures adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Implementation of Health and Safety Standards