Quality Assurance & Control (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
At Valmont, we create vital infrastructure that helps keep our roadways safer, connects communities, and enables a more resilient and reliable power grid. Our work in renewable energy helps generate cleaner, more sustainable power. And we increase agricultural productivity by helping growers produce more with less. In short, our work makes life better.
Our Webforge Locker division is a leading manufacturer of metal flooring and allied products. Our product range spans from access flooring and safety barrier solutions to architectural and extractive screening products.
About the role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Quality Manager ANZ to join Webforge Locker subsidiary based in Dandenong on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations APAC, the objective of this role is to lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure product reliability and compliance with AS/NZS ISO 9001 and other relevant standards. Furthermore, this role will lead and drive continuous quality improvement, oversee on-site quality initiatives related to custom fabrication, and manage the manufacture of steel equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager to continue developing in their field in a supportive and innovative environment.
How will you contribute:
* Ensure compliance with the AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management System Standard and report on its performance to Senior Management for review and to drive continuous improvement of the management systems.
* Provide timely quality reports to the Senior Director of Operations APAC and Site Managers.
* Assist all Site Management Representatives for Safety and Quality in reviewing State Government Acts, Regulations, and Codes of Practice to ensure that changes are reflected in Company Policies, Procedures, and associated processes.
* Oversee the product manufacturing process to ensure quality.
* Ensure the quality management system meets business and certification needs by setting up a review mechanism to highlight critical concerns to the management team.
* Develop, implement, and manage KPIs to measure quality and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement.
* Provide technical assistance and training in quality techniques and services.
* Manage the QC Inspectors, providing them with tools, instructions, and guidance to maintain quality at the shop level, and ensure they are adequately trained and developed.
* Collaborate with management to identify and pursue opportunities for additional certifications.
* Lead quality initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals.
* Assist the procurement department in selecting and evaluating suppliers.
What you'll need to succeed:
* Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or Engineering.
* Preferred Manufacturing background.
* Certificate IV Training and Assessment & Environmental Management (desirable).
* Ensure certification to ISO9001 is maintained.
* Ability to use Microsoft suite, MS Project, SolidWorks, and ERP manufacturing software.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner with all levels of the business.
* Able to handle cross-department communication effectively.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong knowledge of calibration and ability to read blueprints, proficient with precision measuring tools.
Why Join Valmont?
* Rewards & Benefits – Valmont Australia employees enjoy access to exclusive company benefits that include Discounted Private Health Insurance, Competitive Novated Lease options, and staff discounts on a range of retail products.
* Global Opportunity - We have 84 facilities and do business in over 100 countries. That’s how Valmont can offer opportunities that are as vast as the planet itself.
* Culture - Valmont employees spanning generations have benefitted from our commitment to work/life balance and a family-first operating philosophy.
Start your career with Valmont! To apply, please include your resume and cover letter in your application.
When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. Our products and services make a difference. Join us and BUILD YOUR WORLD.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a medical.
Valmont is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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