Quality and Risk Manager - Automotive

Job description / Role

As a Quality and Risk Manager, you will be driving excellence in quality and risk management within the automotive industry through proactive processes and strategic collaboration.

Responsibilities:

* Establish, implement, and maintain Quality Management System processes.
* Coordinate the development of Client's Quality Management System.
* Safeguard company third-party accreditations (ISO 9001, AS 4801, ISO 14001).
* Maintain a company quality management system, ensuring regular review and updates.
* Develop and implement regular quality & assurance audit processes.
* Conduct regular quality and assurance audits to identify gaps and remediation activities.
* Maintain comprehensive registers of processes, assessments/audits, and remediation plans.
* Work with functional departments to ensure agreed action plans are followed up.
* Implement group-wide policies, ensuring effective communication and training.
* Collaborate with HR to deliver comprehensive training on Governance, Compliance & Risk, fostering a culture of awareness.

Requirements

Experience:

* Previous experience of a minimum 3 years in a similar role within the automotive industry.
* Proven experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Management System processes.
* Familiarity with obtaining and maintaining third-party accreditations (ISO 9001, AS 4801, ISO 14001).
* Strong background in conducting quality and assurance audits, identifying risks, and coordinating remediation measures.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the industry.
* Experience in managing business continuity plans and risk management processes.
* Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate risks and recommend mitigation measures.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.