The Company

This organisation is a globally recognised Australian manufacturer, renowned for its innovation, engineering excellence and commitment to quality. The organisation develops complex, high-value products that support critical manufacturing industries across international markets. As a result of an internal promotion, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quality Manager to drive quality improvement across the sites.

The Role

This role will develop and lead the strategic plan for the quality function.  Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership to the quality function, fostering a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to embed quality throughout the product life-cycle.
• Drive robust problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Oversee product quality, manufacturing quality and customer quality activities, ensuring issues are effectively managed and resolved.
• Monitor and analyse quality performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing initiatives to improve capability, reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, applying Lean, Six Sigma and other quality methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Develop, mentor and lead the quality team, building capability, engagement and high performance.
• Manage quality risks and ensure appropriate governance, documentation and change control processes are maintained.
• Act as the key point of contact for quality-related customer concerns, driving timely resolution and strengthening customer confidence.

Your Background

To be considered for this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related degree.
• 10+ years in Quality, Engineering or Operations leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• A track record of implementing Lean, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to managing quality and business.

What’s on Offer

• Attractive remuneration package commensurate with the scope of the role
• Play a strategic leadership role, partnering with executive leaders to shape quality strategy and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

If you are interested or would like further information please contact Juliet Arduca at Blackbook Executive 03 9823 7403.