Jobs in Haydock, merseyside, uk

Gentex At A Glance :

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

To Apply :

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About the Job :

The Head of Quality is responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality assurance and control within the organization. This role will lead and develop a high-performing quality team, establish and maintain robust environmental & quality systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions :

• Develop and execute the long-term quality strategy : Align the quality strategy across all UK sites with the overall business objectives and ensure it supports organizational growth and success.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) : This includes defining quality policies, procedures, and work instructions in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO14001 and other standards which may be imposed by customers.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing multisite Quality Assurance team : Oversee the development and execution of departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversee all quality control and assurance activities : This includes risk management, supplier quality, process audits, and corrective / preventive action implementation.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues : Conduct root cause analysis, containment implement corrective and preventive actions, and track progress.
• Monitor and analyse key quality metrics : Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as defect rates, customer complaints, and process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives : Lead and participate in process improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Maintain regulatory compliance : Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders : Collaborate effectively with other departments (e.g., production, engineering, customer service) and external partners (e.g., suppliers, customers).
• Develop and implement a robust training and development program for the Quality Assurance team : Ensure the team has the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their roles.

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At Gentex, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.