Quality Manager

The Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System implemented by Management. He/she prepares the plans and actions necessary to achieve this and is responsible for the control and implementation of the "Quality Manual".

The documentary evidence should take the following form:

* Quality Assurance Manual (QAM)

* Works (Manufacturers Facility) Quality Assurance Programme (WQAP)

* Site Quality Assurance Programme (SQAP)

* Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP)

To this end, the Quality Manager performs the following functions:

* With direct responsibility to Managing Director, directing, coordinating and supervising the work in the various areas of the Quality Department.

* Implementing the Quality Policy and documenting it.

* Carrying out audits to verify the implementation of and compliance with the Quality

Management System.

* Reporting to the Manager and the Project Manager about the operation of the Quality Management System and proposing improvements in the periodical revisions of the System.

* Under the supervision of his/her Manager, coordinating procedures and actions with other Heads of Departments and Services.

* Approving the General Procedures and Quality Assurance Manuals.

* Approving the lists of Qualified and Approved Suppliers.

* Approving the Quality Plan issued by the client for the execution of the Project.

* To carry out Audits, on both the company and the Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers, in order to verify the implementation of and compliance with the specific Quality Plan for the project.

* Approving the documents regarding Quality requirements for supplies and construction.

* Managing the process of inspections, trials and tests of materials, components and

equipment to be supplied to site, and in respect of the construction, erection and installation activities.

* Approving the final Quality dossier to be issued by the company for delivery to the CUSTOMER.

* Coordinating with the CUSTOMER the implementation of any corrective actions during the project.

* Controlling and filing the Quality documentation generated during the execution of the Contract.

* Participating in Project management meetings as required.

* Invitation to and coordination of quality kick off meetings for manufacturing, construction/erection and commissioning prior commencement of works.

* Invitation to and coordination of FATs and inspections according to specific ITPs.

* Invitation to and coordination of SATs and inspections according to specific ITPs.

Functionally, he/she assists the Project Manager and is hierarchically and directly accountable to the Managing Director.To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com