Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager

Milan

Salary up to €100,000, living allowance, solo accommodation, flights, rotation

We are currently looking for a skilled Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for a prestigious construction business based in Milan, paying up to €100k per year.

THE ROLE:

Key responsibilities for the QA/QC Manager will include;

• Set a good example for the country Quality teams in the areas of ethics, EHS, cultural sensitivity, diversity, teamwork, quality culture and behaviours

• Comply with all Project EHS requirements i.e. PPE, work Permits etc.

• Assist in selection of project personnel selection and periodic training

• Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement and create suitable action plans to improve project performance.

• Understand and communicate the Kirby quality policy and the organisational context.

• Supervise and manage the overall performance of project staff in the quality department.

• Analyse, report, give recommendations on how to improve quality performance.

• Understand all required Management System documentation (Processes and Procedures) ensuring that the quality personnel are conversant with their purpose and intent.

• Encourage and maintain Lessons Learned program on the project.

• Ensure that a project Quality KO meeting and a Client Expectations Meeting is conducted, and actions derived are monitored and tracked.

• Prepare and deliver project specific / discipline inductions on the project.

• Implement a Benchmark program and monitor installations against it.

• Conduct / participate in project quality compliance audit programs

• Manage and report all construction punch/snag list items.

• Conduct inspection, snag walk downs (line walking)

• Produce weekly / monthly reports to the Quality leadership as applicable e.g. weekly report, NCR status, audit reports

• Coordinate all project Quality manpower resources ensuring the quality resource needs are adequately managed.

• Providing SME support to projects

• Work cross functionally to develop and track project quality objectives

• Participate in the preparation of the Project Quality Plan, ITP's and inspection requests to the client in accordance with contract specifications and company QMS and PQP requirements.

• Ensure the Quality Department deliverable submissions are on time.

• Validate data and results contained in inspection checklists / test records.

• Monitor the usage of control and measure test equipment for calibration and suitability for use.

• Where required, support the development of project specific method statements.

• Communicate regularly with project and functional teams and ensure all Quality needs and requirements for both functional departments and projects are understood and maintained.

THE PERSON:

The ideal QA/QC Manager will have the following skills and experience;

• 3rd level qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Building Services or strong trades background with relevant experience.

• Ideally will possess 10+ years of which 4+ years have been in a similar Quality Control Management capacity

• Date Centre experience

• Electrical biased preferred

• Quality Management certification (preferred)

• Continuous Improvement (CI) implementation and experience

• Previous Handover and Quality Delivery experience

• Internal or Lead Auditor qualified

• Excellent at structured Report writing skills and Presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to nurture strong relationships both internally & externally

• Strong EHS conformance and experience required.

THE COMPANY:

The company is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering European contractor, specialising in project delivery within cutting edge construction industries. The ideal candidate will be looking for their next step and have the drive to develop within the business. The business are looking to interview as soon as possible so if interested please apply now.