Quality Manager
Bridgestone EMEA
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Brits • South Africa
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About the role
- Oversee the Final Inspection production processes by deploying methods and procedures to produce quality products in a cost-effective manner.
- Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the unit facility supports the company’s strategic initiatives.
- Assists Manufacturing Manager in the development and attainment of the business plan through setting business unit goals and strategies in line with corporate strategies.
- Ensure that a strong focus on, employees’ safety, product and process quality, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement, is a critical part of the work at every level of the manufacturing organization.
- Initiate, enable, lead and support projects that will improve productivity, quality, safety, environment and delivery, and will reduce cost, lead time, waste and accidents.
- Build a high-performance business unit, trough proactive talent management, including employee involvement, strong succession planning and management, individual development, and alignment with global strategies in these areas.
- To ensure that we produce a quality product that exceeds customer’s expectations and aim to ensure that the product or service an organization provides is fit for purpose, is consistent and meets both external and internal requirements.
- This includes but is not restricted to:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of applicable legal and corporate policies and procedures.
- Coach, train, motivate and guide all plant operators, employees and associates on quality standards and procedures.
- Develop and implement strategies to facilitate, develop and grow a culture of continuous improvement and quality consciousness throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or equivalent
- Training in applications of TQM/Continuous Improvement/FMEA’s in manufacturing processes
- 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Tyre or rubber experience preferred
- Enhanced management skills (project management, staff management) recommended.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a complex and multi cluster production process
- Min of 3 years in a managerial experience.
- Must currently be responsible for a manufacturing unit
- Exposure to a variety of production, complex manufacturing processes and technical responsibilities would be an advantage
- Previous experience as a Production/Maintenance/Quality/Technical Manager with proven success
- Experience in unionized environment
- Strong knowledge of industry and management methodologies which focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Proven track record of success in continuous processes and change management, lean, TPM and/or progressive continuous improvement system knowledge
- Proven competencies in driving operational excellence across the manufacturing environment, with measurable results
- A good understanding of the annual operating planning process, and 5 year future plan process environment
Benefits
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
- The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
TQMContinuous ImprovementFMEAproject managementstaff managementleanTPMoperational excellenceproduction processesquality standards
Soft Skills
coachingtrainingmotivationleadershiptalent managementemployee involvementsuccession planningcommunicationorganizational developmentstrategic alignment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management