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industrial quality manager

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Industrial quality managers monitor and control information assets by detailing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industrial standards. They perform audits in industrial processes, advise on preventive and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industrial standards.

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Competences
49
Groups
4
Essential
29
Optional
20

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Essential knowledge 8 competences

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Sector-specific

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database quality standards

Techniques and methods of estimation and evaluation of system quality and overall database quality, as well as the set quality standards and regulations.

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Cross-sector

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audit techniques

The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis and business intelligence software.

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correctional procedures

The legal regulations and policies concerning the operations of correctional facilities, and other correctional procedures.

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industrial design

The practice of designing products to be manufactured through techniques of mass production.

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industrial engineering

The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.

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industrial software

The selection of software that aids in estimating, managing and scheduling industrial processes such as design, work flow and production improvement.

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internal auditing

The practice of observing, testing, and evaluating in a systematic manner the processes of the organisation in order to improve effectivity, reduce risks, and add value to the organisation by installing a preventive culture.

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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Essential skills and competences 21 competences

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Sector-specific

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check quality of products on the production line

Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.

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define manufacturing quality criteria

Define and describe the criteria by which data quality is measured for manufacturing purposes, such as international standards and manufacturing regulations.

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follow standards for machinery safety

Apply basic safety standards and machine-specific technical standards to prevent risks connected with the use of machines in the workplace.

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identify preventive actions

Anticipate situations that could be damaging to the workplace and the processes undergone there by drawing attention to possible undesired outcomes and suggesting preventive actions.

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identify process improvements

Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.

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analyse test data

Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.

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check quality of raw materials

Check the quality of basic materials used for the production of semi-finished and finished goods by assessing some of its characteristics and, if needed, select samples to be analysed.

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conduct workplace audits

Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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develop audit plan

Define all organisational tasks (time, place and order) and develop a checklist concerning the topics to be audited.

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evaluate industrial hygiene

Assess hygiene in industrial environments by evaluating chemical, physical, and biological agents to ensure the health of people working with them.

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inspect industrial equipment

Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

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liaise with industrial professionals

Establish relationships with engineers and other industrial professionals.

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manage corrective actions

Implementing corrective action and continuous improvement plans from internal and third party audits to meet food safety and quality performance indicators with adherance to agreed timescales.

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monitor manufacturing quality standards

Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.

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oversee quality control

Monitor and assure the quality of the provided goods or services by overseeing that all the factors of the production meet quality requirements. Supervise product inspection and testing.

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perform quality audits

Execute regular, systematic and documented examinations of a quality system for verifying conformity with a standard based on objective evidence such as the implementation of processes, effectiveness in achieving quality goals and reduction and elimination of quality problems.

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provide technical expertise

Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.

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record production data for quality control

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

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revise quality control systems documentation

Revise quality control documents. Read through the documents, editing it, and revise items in the documentation like the numbering scheme, process to create new documents, revision and follow up process, closure of non-conformities, methods for tracking documents, etc.

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support implementation of quality management systems

Advocate the introduction of new business processes to help achieve quality standards, such as the improvement of the organisational structure or the development of new procedures in case of quality defects.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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management systems standards

The standards that improve the performance of an organisation by outlining activities that helps to achieve goals and objectives. They also help to create an organisational culture that provides ground for continuous self-evaluation and improvement of the business operations.

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total quality control

The quality control philosophy that expects each part to be of top quality, without any tolerance for subpar materials or methods. The mindset of striving to deliver top quality work without compromises.

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Cross-sector

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manufacturing processes

The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.

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Optional skills and competences 17 competences

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assess supplier risks

Evaluate supplier performance in order to assess if suppliers follow the agreed contracts, meet the standard requirements and provide the desired quality.

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attend to ICT systems quality

Ensure correct operations which comply fully with specific needs and outcomes in terms of the development, integration, security and overall management of ICT systems.

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Cross-sector

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advise on manufacturing problems

Advise the visited industrial plants on how to better oversee production to ensure that the manufacturing problems are correctly diagnosed and solved.

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communicate test results to other departments

Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.

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create manufacturing guidelines

Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.

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define quality standards

Define, in collaboration with managers and quality experts, a set of quality standards to ensure compliance with regulations and help achieve customers' requirements.

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develop manufacturing policies

Develop policies and procedures applied in a manufactury such as employment policies or safety procedures.

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inspect material

Select material for inspection and check the conformity of that material according to set specifications and regulations.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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lead inspections

Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage manufacturing documentation

Manage the reports and technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures or logbooks, by writing and reviewing them, capturing and eliminating any deviation and ambiguity.

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perform pre-assembly quality checks

Inspect product parts for faults or damages, using testing equipment if necessary, and check that the received lot is complete before assembling the finished products.

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perform project management

Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.

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provide technical documentation

Prepare and distribute documentation to ensure all people involved in the production receive relevant and up-to-date information.

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record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

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use measurement instruments

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

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