Lead-Quality Control

Job Description

Job Lead Quality & Customer Assurance (Diversity Profile only) Unique Job Role Head \u2013 Quality Control Function ISCM \u2013 Watches & Wearable Reporting to Head \u2013 Quality & Customer Assurance Business ISCM \u2013 W&W Grade L8/L9 Date 23-07-24Job Details This role is responsible for leading Quality and Customer Assurance for ISCM Watches& Wearables division in line with Company guidelines and policies with the objective of meeting the sourcing and manufacturing goals of quality, delivery, cost, capacity optimization. External Interfaces Internal Interfaces Suppliers / Vendor ecosystem Production team NPD team Design team Other ISCM watches team IT team Customer Service teams. Finance team HR team Job Education Graduate/Post-Graduate in Engineering Preferred IndustriesPreferred IndustriesFMCG / Pharma / Automobile / Consumer Electronics Relevant Experience Over all 12 - 16 years At least 4-5 years in leading Quality function in a precision Manufacturing industry in the current role / immediate previous role. Exposure to multi locational Quality leadership encompassing mfg./assembly operations. Behavioural Skills High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment Ability to influence key stakeholders Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively Ability to analyse complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement. Advocate for quality standards Knowledge Retail and service industry Quality strategy Delivery adherence Deep understanding about Manufacturing / Sourcing Processes. Expected Process Contributions Expected Process ContributionProcess OutcomePerformance Measure Quality planning Develop Quality Strategy in line with Company's Vision, Mission & Quality policy Deploy and approve QMS department procedures for QC & CA Define and review role of Overall department and Resource planning Set Objectives, target and Initiatives in line with ISCM business plan Conduct Benchmarking and drive implementation of best practices Analyse COQ and optimise between Prevention, Appraisal over COPQ Quality planning and strategy Adherence to timelines Plan vs actual Reliability standards Adherence to specifications. Customer assurance Participate in all design review meetings and ensure manufacturing and Sourcing quality through audits Measure customer experience by collecting voice of the customer data and managing market returns Participate in product quality CFT by drafting and setting in place stringent guidelines / policies Participate in quality review meetings with key stakeholder\u2019s such as MIR, Apex committee, Brands, Associates Customer assurance Adherence to timelines Quality adherence Standards and reliability Develop mid-term / long term strategy for metrology needs by setting objectives and planning for resource Review adherence to set objectives, target & Initiatives Propose budgets to meet user requirements on Metrology Identify training needs and test standard upgradation by using new technologies Upgrade new facilities by exploring new technologies and driving implementation of the same Monitor effectiveness of the implemented initiatives against benchmarks Set objectives, target and initiatives in line with ISCM business plan Deploy and approve QMS department procedures Standards and reliability operations Adherence to timelines People management Foster high level of employee engagement and retention of talent Support leadership & functional capability building initiatives to facilitate succession planning for critical roles within the department Identify training needs for the team and follow-up with the training team to ensure delivery. Monitor and review performance parameters of the team and provide feedback on frequent basis to the team members. Provide Leadership to quality function teams with adequate exposure and growth opportunities to enable readiness for higher roles. Partner with PF team on identification of Talent and support the developmental journey by creating culture of excellence Partner with PF (recruitment) team to fill the vacant positions within stipulated time. Employee experience Trained employees. Talent identification & development TAT for recruitment Employee engagement score Effectiveness of training. Successors availability for business critical roles. Work Experience Skills: Ability to influence key stakeholders, Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively, Ability to analyse complex data, draw connections and advocate a coherent strategy for improvement, Advocate for quality standard