Management Representative

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Representative with 2-3 years of experience in implementing and maintaining the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IATF requirements, coordinating internal and external audits, driving continual improvement initiatives, and supporting the organization's quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Coordinate external audits conducted by certification bodies and customer auditors.
• Prepare and maintain all QMS-related documents, procedures, records, and quality manuals.
• Organize and facilitate Management Review Meetings (MRM) and maintain related documentation.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support departments in achieving quality objectives.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
• Coordinate root cause analysis using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Ensure proper control of documented information and document revisions.
• Conduct awareness and training programs on IATF 16949 requirements and quality standards.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout manufacturing processes.
• Promote a culture of continual improvement and quality excellence within the organization.

Key Skills Required:

• Sound knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
• Good understanding of Core Quality Tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit and Management Review processes.
• Familiarity with CAPA, NCR, risk assessment, and continual improvement methodologies.
• Strong documentation and report preparation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in maintaining an IATF 16949 Quality Management System in an automotive or manufacturing company.
• Experience in handling certification audits and customer audits.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives and quality compliance activities.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Leadership and coordination skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Team collaboration
• Time management
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement