Executive Manager: Quality Assurance (Boskop)

Rheinmetall


Date: 1 day ago
City: Potchefstroom, North-West
Contract type: Full time
What We Are Looking For


  • To ensure RDM Boskop constantly delivers high level of quality products to its clients.
  • Ensure that all products, procedures and services comply with required specifications & standard from design to manufacture, testing and delivery.
  • Responsible for managing Quality Assurance &Control, Product Test Range, Raw Materials Laboratory, Non-destructive Testing, Metrology and Empty Component Laboratory for the site.
  • Develop and implement best practices, systems, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid RDM in improving Quality of its products and operational performance.
  • Lead and manage the Boskop Quality department, providing guidance, support, and resources to ensure their success.
  • Oversee quality audits, call monitoring, and other performance evaluation processes to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Work closely with other departments and clients to align quality standards and address service gaps.
  • Act as a point of contact for clients on quality-related matters, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Ensure conformance with ISO 9001 quality standards, and other industry-specific requirements.
  • Ensure that RDM Quality KPI’s are met, as per set organisational Objectives and Targets.
  • Implement effective quality assurance procedures to identify and address defects or deviations from specifications.
  • Continuously review and improve existing quality assurance processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide QA & QC support to manufacturing to ensure products are manufactured according to specification.
  • Identify root causes of quality issues and work with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Perform quality audits, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up on identified non-conformities.
  • Ensure team members have necessary skills and resources to excel in their roles, providing regular coaching and calibration sessions to maintain consistency in evaluations.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to prevent quality-related failures and/or non-conformances.
  • Generate regular quality assurance reports to track performance and communicate results.
  • Develop and compile quality assurance plans that meet client expectations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Provide laboratory support to ensure all raw materials & empty components are in accordance with specifications.
  • Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) of products before release of final product to client.
  • Complete product documentation and issue Certificate of Conformance (COC) to client.
  • Compile, manage and achieve budget control and forecasting for department.


What Qualifications You Should Have


  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent NQF 7 in Mechanical/ Metallurgical/ or related field.
  • At least 7-10 years’ relevant experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
  • At least 5 years of experience in staff management, performance management and leadership.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment(advantageous)
  • Experience in explosives manufacturing environment (advantageous)
  • Training and demonstrated experience and knowledge of ISO 9001 implementation and auditing.
  • In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • The ability to liaise and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Good Planning, integration and resources management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentation.
  • Ability to operate and communicate on all levels and within the corporate environment.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross functional team.
  • Ability to multi-task and handle several issues simultaneously.
  • Good Planning, integration and resources management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentation.
  • Clear Security Screening record.
  • Medical fit to work in a chemical environment.
  • Code 8 Drivers Licence.
  • Willingness to travel local & international, as & when required.
  • Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.


What We Offer You


  • Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
  • Medical Schemes
  • Stable employer background
  • Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
  • Career development and progress opportunities
  • Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
  • Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
  • Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
  • Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events
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