Overall Purpose of the Role:

Strategic and tactical responsibility for implementing Quality strategy and strategic operational goals to exceed customer expectations for product quality, cost and delivery, optimizing production quality levels and supporting operational excellence.  Work closely with internal and external key stakeholders, manufacturing and customers regarding technical support of their activities. Responsible for all areas of the Quality function and provide support within Operations and Business process. Lead and develop the Quality Management system, striving for best in class products and business practices to deliver to the expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes.
• Devise and review specifications for products or processes.
• Set requirements for products for suppliers and monitor their compliance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.
• Supervise inspectors, technicians and other staff and provide guidance and feedback.
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Inspect final output and compare properties to requirements.
• Approve the right products or reject defectives.
• Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis.
• Solicit feedback to assess whether their requirements are met.
• Submit detailed reports to appropriate executives.
• Be on the lookout for opportunities for improvement and develop new efficient procedures.

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as quality manager.
• Conscientious and responsible.
• A keen eye for detail and a result driven approach.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• In-depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards.
• Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods.
• BSc/ Ba in business administration or relevant field.
• Certification of quality control is a strong advantage.

Other information:

• Role: Head of Quality Management
• Industry Type: Metallurgy
• Department: Quality Management
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Role Category: Management
• Workplace: Baku

Interested applicants should submit their credentials via e-mail, clearly indicating in subject line “Head of Quality Management”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.