Head of Supplier Quality Assurance

Key Accountabilities Supplier Quality Strategies Define and implement the Supplier Quality vision ensuring compliance with customer regulatory and safety standards Leadership Team Development Lead and inspire Supplier Quality and Receipt Inspection teams to achieve organizational goals Safety Culture Champion a safetyfirst mindset and empower team members to proactively address quality concerns Continuous Improvement Drive initiatives like Zero Defect ZD Continuous Improvement CI Six Sigma and APQP within the supply chain Risk Management Use datadriven risk management to ensure conformity with management systems and meet program commitments Team Development Identify skills gaps and ensure team readiness through strategic training budgeting and performance management Supplier Quality Audits Manage the Supplier Quality audit program to align with certifications and enhance business processes Resource Planning Optimize resource deployment throughout the program lifecycle to ensure rightfirsttime outcomes Stakeholder Collaboration Work with internal and external partners to meet program objectives and maintain highquality standards Escalation Management Represent senior management in addressing Supplier Quality Assurance concerns and provide expert guidance Requirements Competencies Strategic Thinking Decision Making Managing Performance Commercial Awareness Relationship Management Experience Qualifications Minimum 12 years in quality assurance supply chain management or related roles in industrial environments with 7 years leading quality teams in complex supply chains Chartered Quality Institute CQI Member grade or above Bachelor s degree in engineering or relevant vocational qualification Preferred 6 years in defense industry with regional exposure Certifications AS ISO Lead Auditor APQP AS training You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position