Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
The role of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to drive the implementation and continuous improvement of quality associated policies, processes and systems.
This includes providing strategic support and advice for the effective identification, monitoring and management of quality and compliance issues, in consultation with senior leaders and functional groups.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead continuous improvement of quality systems within the organization including development of our processes and controls.
* Lead the planning for ISO 9001 Quality Audits and support the business in completion of audit follow-up actions.
* Work with all areas of the organization to identify deficiencies in policies and procedures, and to assist in the improvement or creation of associated documentation.
* Work with stakeholders and customer groups to continuously improve the performance of the organization and resolve process non-conformance.
* Manage and update the end-to-end operating model providing advice to stakeholders and clarification of roles and responsibilities.
* Assist the business in structured problem solving for significant quality issues.
* Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and associated policies and procedures/systems.
* Promote ERM policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Drive the implementation of a control's compliance program.
* Facilitate control compliance activities within the business to fulfill the 'Line 2' review.
* Maintain an accurate register of Significant Legislative Obligations, and to lead the organization to embed Significant Legislative Obligation compliance in our processes.
* Prepare appropriate Board, Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team reports, including performance dashboards as required.
* Build and leverage relationships across the business to develop and implement quality and compliance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Risk Management or other relevant academic degree.
* Understanding of quality and compliance frameworks and standards including ISO 19600:2015.
* 10+ years' experience developing and implementing quality and compliance frameworks.
* Strong organizational, planning and influencing skills.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to align risk management practices with business objectives.
* Demonstrated levels of commercial/business acumen.
* An understanding of quality and compliance in operational environments.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work co-operatively with others at all levels and to operate on a consultative basis.
* Proven advanced verbal and written communication skills including report writing.
* Excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to identify issues and solve problems.
Benefits:
* We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
* We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
* Maxima is committed to building inclusive and diverse workforces.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our website.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.