Manager Quality Assurance

Role Purpose:

• Establish and maintain the quality management system and procedures.
• Work with a third party to certify the organization to ISO 9001: 2015 other applicable standards.
• Ensure that the quality procedures are developed, updated and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards and regulations.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the existing system.
• Serving on committees responsible for developing and implementing strategies.
• Preparing reports about current and future trends.
• Work with outside consultants.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
• Manage a team of auditors and plan internal and external audits, compliance, and projects.
• Ensure the availability of required QA software and analysis tools.
• Take appropriate corrective actions on identified problems.
• Identify potential sources of error and suggest ways to eliminate them. (Preventive Actions)
• Perform statistical analysis of KPI results and trend analysis from audit findings.
• Continuous process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Reduce waste.
• Participate in the supplier selection process. This includes reviewing the documents.
• submitted by the suppliers and audit (if required).
• Review documents prepared and submitted by suppliers and contractors.
• Periodic evaluations of supplier’s performances.
• Identify departments and conduct training.
• Compile quality information needed for monthly reports and management review.
• Participate in meetings held at various levels within the organization.
• Attend conferences or seminars related to their field of expertise.
• Perform annual appraisals and performance reviews.
• Assist in departmental budgeting and yearly implementation planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a Quality Assurance Manager in a reputed organization.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction of Major projects.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of international standards, ISO 9001:2015 ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and for the construction industry.
• Good understanding of QMS and quality programs implementation.
• Experience in planning and participating quality audits and closure of NCR / observation / action items.
• Ability in analyzing information, reporting results, promoting process improvement, developing standards, etc.
• Ability to interact with all levels of corporate, project staff and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Extremely proficient Microsoft Office programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and email; computer literate in database applications.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or a related field required.
• IRCA Lead Auditor ISO 9001Certified required.
• Charter Membership of recognized quality institute is a plus.
• Lean and Six Sigma training and/or certification will be a plus.