Quality Assurance Manager

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Manager QA

Note: Must have exp as Internal auditor or Lead Auditor in Ship building or Marine Industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with company objectives, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and industry best practices to support quality excellence across all operations.
• Establish quality metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and targets to measure and monitor quality performance across shipbuilding, repairs, and heavy engineering.
• Review and update quality standards, policies, and procedures regularly to ensure they remain relevant, compliant, and effective.
• Oversee compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, international standards, and customer specifications, ensuring consistent quality in every project.
• Plan and execute regular internal audits to assess the effectiveness of QA systems, identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective actions to maintain regulatory adherence.
• Serve as a point of contact for quality-related client inquiries and audits, ensuring all quality commitments are met to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Identify and prioritize areas for process improvement within the quality assurance function to enhance productivity and quality performance.
• Drive initiatives to streamline workflows, optimize resource utilization, and reduce waste, implementing best practices to elevate overall efficiency.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, actively engaging team members in quality enhancement initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Define and track quality metrics and KPIs to evaluate the performance of quality assurance activities and identify trends in production quality.
• Prepare and present detailed quality reports to the Head of Quality and senior management, highlighting key findings, areas of concern, and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of reports, supporting transparent decision-making and alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement best practices to optimize resource utilization within the quality assurance function, balancing quality with cost-effectiveness.
• Streamline workflows across quality assurance processes to improve responsiveness, reduce bottlenecks, and minimize downtime.
• Conduct periodic reviews to assess the efficiency of quality processes and make data-driven recommendations for further enhancement.
• Identify potential risks in the production process, such as defects, material failures, or safety hazards, and take preventive measures to mitigate them.
• Investigate non-conformities and implement root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Manage the process of rework or replacement for any defective materials or processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all quality assurance activities, including inspection records, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Ensure that quality documentation is maintained in line with regulatory requirements, supporting audits and compliance checks as needed.
• Oversee the systematic recording of quality metrics, making data accessible for performance monitoring and continuous improvement

Interested candidates can call on 9033033611 or share cv on hr6@sarthee.com