Job Description

The main purpose of the position is to create coordinate & manage component quality specifications for New, Current and Past models with all relevant local Suppliers.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage quality specification documents
• Ensure Service Parts approval as per Parts Technical Drawings.
• Management of QPR's raised by Export Affiliates and reporting on outstanding issues to ensure 100% good quality status.
• Manage NMP activities on Supplier Portal.
• Liaise with local suppliers to update their activities for parts preparations before new models' launch date, including Supplier visits for Trial parts inspection.
• Ensure Supplier aligns to PPM Requirement & monitor monthly KPI's.
• Conduct Process Kaizen activities with Component Suppliers.
• Create and update Quality SOP documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NQF Level 5: (240 credits on level 8 framework) Logistics or Quality/Engineering related.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in automotive parts quality field
• Project Management experience advantageous
• Automotive industry experience would be an advantage
• Good communication and negotiation skills (verbal and written)
• PC Literacy (MS Office Packages) Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• MRP system application experience
• Driver's Licence and ability to travel nationally (Essential).

COMPETENCIES

• Accurate information gathering and analysis.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well between departments.
• Awareness and commitment to our mission
• Awareness of situations and decisiveness
• Strong attention to detail (ability to identify errors and liaise with other departments to resolve).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Report Creation and Presenting
• Continuous improvement of processes & workflow between internal & external stakeholders [suppliers]
• Understanding and experience of Inventory Management, Order management and Supply Chain co-ordination
• Understanding and experience of forecasting, demand planning and procurement
• Ability to solve problems.
• Good time management skill and ability to prioritise

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY

Skills Required