Quality Coordinator

Quality Coordinator, Deeside

£45,000 per annum

Monday to Friday working 7:30am–4:00pm

Temporary to Permanent

 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Coordinator to join our client, a global manufacturer of specialist systems for the oil industry.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with a strong background in manufacturing and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business.

 

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Management teams, you will support the effective implementation and continual improvement of the company's QMS, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements and internal standards.

 

You will take ownership of key quality activities, including document control, internal audits, non-conformance management, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to drive operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of product quality.

 

Key Responsibilities

·         Support the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

·         Coordinate internal quality audits and support external audits carried out by customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.

·         Manage non-conformances, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause investigations to prevent recurrence and drive improvement.

·         Maintain effective document control, ensuring procedures, work instructions, specifications, forms and quality records are accurate, current and compliant.

·         Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends and support initiatives to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.

·         Support inspection, testing and quality verification activities throughout the manufacturing process.

·         Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify quality issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

·         Coordinate employee training on quality procedures, standards and QMS requirements.

·         Assist with customer quality requirements, documentation requests and audit preparation.

·         Maintain accurate quality records, reports and documentation in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

·         Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S and recognised quality management practices.

 

 

 

 

 

Essential Skills and Experience

·         A minimum of three years' experience in quality assurance, quality systems or quality control within a manufacturing environment.

·         Proven experience supporting and maintaining an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

·         Experience coordinating or supporting internal and external audits.

·         A strong understanding of document control, non-conformance management, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

·         Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques and quality control methodologies.

·         Experience using root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management or recordkeeping systems.

·         Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and report writing.

·         The ability to work independently and effectively with teams across a busy manufacturing environment.

·         A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, compliance and operational excellence.

 

Desirable Experience

·         A recognised Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification, CQI/IRCA certification or Six Sigma qualification.

·         Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement methodologies.

·         Previous experience in metal manufacturing, specialist cable manufacturing, precision engineering or other industrial manufacturing environments.

 

Apply today by sending your CV to amy.williams@gap-personnel.com or call 01352 762213 for further information