Thailand Quality Manager

Prysmian Group (Thailand) (Rayong, Thailand)

Rayong, Thailand

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 151 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Headquartered in Milan, Italy and spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 105 plants, 25 research and development centers, and about 30,000 employees as of July 2023, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. In 2022 we registered +16 billion € in sales and 509 million € net profit. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization.

About this position

The Thailand Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing QA/QC operations, ensuring a robust quality system, and leading teams to achieve quality targets while maintaining compliance with ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• In-charge of the QA/QC Operations.
• Ensure a robust quality system is in place to maintain the TH plant’s market differentiation and position on top of minimizing inefficiencies and costs.
• Lead of QA/QC teams to achieve quality targets as set by Management & Milan.
• Establish, implement and maintain a Quality Management System that will comply with ISO 9001 standard and aligning local QMS to HQ Quality Management System (AQMS/AOP).
• Lead Auditor training course for ISO9001.
• Interface with other departments, e.g. Production, Purchasing and Sales as well as suppliers on all Quality issues.
• To recommend stopping the production if there is quality problem in the manufacturing line.
• To decide the disposition of the rejected in-coming raw material, work-in-process and finished goods.
• Lead and/or facilitate cross functional teams to drive resolution to any major Quality issues affecting the organization.
• Drive Quality-conscious activities and improvement initiatives in the organization.
• Perform regular internal audits to ensure compliance and recommend appropriate changes as required.
• Prepare monthly reports and quality improvement proposals for Management review to consistently add value to the organization.
• Establish and maintain quality standards in the organization especially on the production floor according to the Company Quality policies and regulations.
• Undertake ad-hoc special projects initiated by Management.
• Set up the quality procedure and amend the existing procedures in order to achieve higher quality products.
• Define the quality control plans for different product families according to existing standards and specific Customer requirements.
• Guarantee the correct application of work instructions and quality control plans together with applicable QMS procedures.
• Plan, carry out and follow up Quick Process Audits two times per machine per year.
• Carry out proper tests and controls aimed at verifying product conformity, starting from incoming inspection on raw materials to final test on finished goods.
• Directly manage Customer visits/audits/FAT and be the team leader for Customer Claims management and resolution.
• Play an active role in Improvement Teams aimed at reducing internal nonconformities and relevant costs e.g. QIT, SGA.
• Recognize hazards and avoid them.
• Report all accidents, injuries, and illnesses to your supervisor immediately.
• Inspect tools before use to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Wear all assigned personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or its equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience working in quality related areas and 5 years’ experience in Management level.
• Well-versed in application of QA tools & methodologies.
• Good exposure and knowledge in QCC, 5S, Kaizen, JIT or Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience in implementation of quality systems with prior working experience in MNC and in a matrix-type organization.
• Fluent in English skill communication.
• Experience in initiating and maintaining vendor QA programs.
• Good in planning and conducting Quality.