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We are the leading provider of high-end connecting solutions for automotive and industrial applications. Our clamps, rings, straps and quick connectors can be found on virtually every car in the world and in millions of home plumbing systems and appliances. We are a privately owned, family-run business, with a long-term perspective and a focus on sustainable business success. Sound like a place where you want to be? Connect with us!\n Job Description\nIn this vital role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with the Oetiker Group (OEGR) Management Manual, as well as TS16949 and ISO14001 standards, while supporting our plant’s ambitious objectives.\nQuality System:\nQuality System Management: Maintain, develop and monitor the effectiveness of our Quality System to ensure it meets organizational and regulatory requirements.\nStandards Management: Serve as the Management Representative for ISO 14001 and TS 16949 Standards, guiding the organization in achieving compliance\nAudit Coordination: Coordinate internal and external audits to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.\nSupport for Process Owners: Collaborate with process owners and other teams to ensure adherence to ISO 14000 and TS 16949 standards.\nBudget Management: Prepare and submit the annual departmental budget to Oetiker Management, in line with guidelines from the Finance Department.\nGoal Development: Develop, implement, and monitor goals and objectives for the quality department to drive continuous improvement.\nPerformance Reporting: Create, monitor, and report performance measures to both staff and the Management Team, fostering transparency and accountability\nHealth & Safety: Lead H&S initiatives with a \"Safety-First Mindset\"\nPersonnel and Leadership:\n Leadership: Responsible for providing leadership to all staff in the Quality Department, such that the work environment provides the tools the staff requires in order to achieve excellence, and the staff know they are respected, valued and encouraged in their career development through the use of Developmental Reviews (DR)\nPerformance Review/Evaluation: Monitor employee performance against Company Policy and implement measures as necessary\nAdvancement/Innovation: Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by staff, lead by example and drive results though a Continuous Improvement mentality and a Zero-Defect Mentality.\n Qualifications\nTo be successful in the Quality Manager role, we prefer candidates with the following qualifications:\n Experience: Five (5) years+ of supervisory experience in quality management within the automotive manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing industries.\nISO 14000 and TS 16949 Lead Auditor Certification: Certification as a Lead Auditor for ISO 14000 and TS 16949 standards.\nEducational Background: Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a related field.\nCustomer/Vendor Liaison Experience: Proven experience in liaising with customers and vendors, preferably in the automotive sector.\n 8D Problem Solving Skills: Ability to effectively utilize the 8D problem-solving methodology to address quality issues.\n At Oetiker, we don’t just sell parts - we engineer confidence. 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