We are looking for a Quality Manager based in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201. You will be working for a global manufacturer of progressing cavity pumps and pump parts. They have a wide product range suitable for the pumping of fluids within the waste water, chemical, food, beverage, paper, mining, mineral processing, marine, agricultural and oil and gas sectors.Hours: Monday - FridayPrimary Responsibilities:Direct and coordinate the company's quality program, including quality management systems and procedures.Determine, negotiate and agree in-house quality procedures, standards and/or specifications.Perform internal quality audits to both regulatory and customer requirements.Contribute to the overall business strategy whilst maintaining a collaborative relationship with other departmental managers; Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance.Promote a positive and accountable culture in which employees are encouraged to engage and take lead in a continuous improvement environment.Ensure Quality Team reduce non-value-added activity in all processes by using lean / kaizen tools and techniques.Compile quality control reports, create statistical process control metrics, manage non-conformity material discrepancy reports and recommend continuous improvement activities.Assess customer requirements and ensure these are met.Act as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance/quality.Prepare monthly summaries of quality issues for presentation to the senior management team.Monitor the ongoing performance and outputs of the quality process.Work with Operations to apply pertinent Six Sigma Green/Black Belt attributes and other quality procedures appropriate to the business objectives.Support Purchasing with annual business reviews of key suppliers.Work with Engineering on new component introduction, alternative raw materials, tooling requirements, test plans, and product qualification requirements.Communicate and share the company quality philosophy to key personnel in the company.Keep senior management abreast of significant developments identified during quality control activities.Our Ideal Candidate: The successful applicant will have a professional attitude, high attention to detail and a willingness to learn.Six Sigma Green Belt.Experience leading a quality function / team.Understanding in Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T).Use of Quality tools, such as: FMEA (design & Process), Process mapping (SIPOC).Problem solving; including root cause analysis, corrective action.The Perks:NOV offers great benefits (subject to eligibility criteria):Group Salary Continuance Insurance.Group Life Insurance.Access to our Employee Assistance Program.Competitive Salary.17.5% leave loading on Annual Leave.Interested candidates click on the "APPLY NOW" button and submit your full updated resume online. (Easily readable word doc is preferred) Make sure you provide correct mobile number and email address in order for us to contact you - Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
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