Supply Chain Quality Manager

Great British Nuclear (GBN) is a new government arm’s length body supporting the delivery of Britain’s energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality. GBN’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in July 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory-based modular manufacturing, and more flexible deployment options. GBN is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. It draws on deep nuclear expertise and experience both in this country and abroad. And it can unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability. Our activities are driven by our values: Trust, Collaborative, Challenge, Care, and Drive. GBN is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at recruitment@greatbritishnuclear.uk

Job Profile

The Supply Chain Quality Manager plays a vital role in leading the drive for quality with the supply chain for GBN as the developer of a small modular reactor (SMR) power station. You will work closely with the Integrated Project Team (IPT), and internal stakeholders and our extended supply chain to ensure that we appoint suppliers which support our drive for right first time delivery within our programme. Your work will directly contribute to improving safety, performance, and reliability across the SMR programme. The role is part of the IPT Quality team.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the IPT plans for delivering Products and Services right first time that meet requirements every time and drive the “Elimination of Waste” and reduce the “Cost of Quality” through:
• Work with other parts of the IPT team to develop a supply chain quality strategy and supply chain quality requirements for the IPT.
• Conduct assessments upon potential suppliers to determine the effectiveness of their quality programme to meet the needs of GBN.
• Support the onboarding of new suppliers to ensure they are able to understand our approach to Quality and Nuclear safety, this will include developing a supplier brief to be used in the onboarding process.
• Conduct supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP)
• Lead supplier development strategy, designing the metrics for the function and supplier performance.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Develop the Supply chain quality IMS documents.
• Support other parts of the IPT and GBN in the development and deployment of our approach to supply chain quality.
• Conduct investigations, as required, into supply chain non-conformance.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in relation to supply chain quality and supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with other UK Nuclear Industry groups engaged with supply chain quality improvement work and implement continuous improvement
• Undertaking investigations and implement effective root cause analysis (and enable the identification of corrective actions)
• Conduct periodic second party audits upon the supply chain to evaluate continued performance and report on a periodic basis.
• Support the IPT in the implementation and continued conformance with ISO9001, 14001, & 45001 and conduct internal management systems audits as part of the wider quality team.
• Provision of Quality related training to equip the business with the skills to drive improvements in Quality performance
• Providing support to allow Management System Reviews to be successfully conducted
• Facilitation of quality related improvement initiatives
• Production of appropriate reports and management information

Skills and Experience Required:-

• Previous experience in a supply chain quality role
• Extensive experience in the UK Nuclear sector
• Knowledge and experience of working to UK and international standards and codes of practice for the UK Nuclear sector.
• Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Management, and Supply Chain Quality
• Preferably with experience of working in a construction environment, with Mechanical, Civil and electrical knowledge.
• Confident in working with Senior Management and able to challenge existing ways of working to support business improvement
• The ability to provide Quality leadership
• Build strong relationships with delivery teams and project managers.
• Training and facilitation skills and experience
• Working knowledge of Lean and SixSigma.
• Competent user of modern office computer systems e.g. Microsoft Office
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion.
• Can deliver reports orally and written in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Is a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to their function.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in Quality Management e.g. Diploma in Quality Management (UK Chartered Quality Institute, British Standards Institute or equivalent)
• Preferably trained ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and/or Internal Auditor with experience of ISO14001 & 45001.
• Either a CQI Member or working towards membership