Job Summary : The Lead Quality Assessment/Check is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes within the organization, ensuring that products and services meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This role involves leading a team of quality assurance professionals, developing and implementing quality control procedures, and working closely with other departments to address quality-related issues.
Responsibility :
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of quality assurance professionals.
- Conduct training sessions to ensure team members are knowledgeable about quality standards and procedures.
- Evaluate team performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Quality Control Processes:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and standards.
- Oversee the inspection and testing of materials, components, and products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
- Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international standards and regulations.
- Stay updated with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in the quality control processes.
- Implement changes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives to address quality issues.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of quality control procedures and outcomes.
- Prepare reports on quality metrics, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.
- Communicate quality issues and resolutions to management and other stakeholders.
- Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with production, engineering, and customer service departments to address and resolve quality issues.
- Participate in product design reviews to ensure quality standards are met.
- Customer Focus:
- Address customer complaints and work on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure that customer requirements and expectations are met or exceeded.
- Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Certifications: Quality certification such as Six Sigma, ISO 9001, or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor is preferred.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Thorough understanding of quality control procedures and standards.
- Proficiency in quality assurance tools and software.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.