Depot Quality Manager

Position SummaryThe Turin Depot Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards within the Turin Depot operations. The role leads a team of operators, overseeing inspection, rework, containment, and quality control activities to guarantee product conformity and customer satisfaction.The position acts as the reference point for all depot quality-related matters, coordinating daily operations (including the management of the local logistics provider regarding quality matters), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company quality standards, processes, and safety requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Operations ManagementLead and coordinate all quality activities within the depot, including inspections, audits, containment actions, rework, sorting activities, and product releases.Ensure compliance with company quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements.Monitor depot quality performance through relevant KPIs and reporting.Ensure timely identification, escalation, and resolution of quality issues.Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.Product Inspection & ContainmentCoordinate incoming, in-process, and final inspections as required.Ensure effective management of non-conforming materials and products.Lead containment activities and support recovery plans to minimize quality impacts.Verify compliance with inspection and release criteria before product shipment or deployment.Continuous ImprovementAnalyze quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.Support quality improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, waste, and operational risks.Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Engineering, and Customer Quality teams to implement improvement actions.Drive problem-solving activities using structured methodologies.Customer & Stakeholder ManagementAct as the main depot interface for quality-related topics.Support internal and external audits.Facilitate communication and alignment between depot operations and central quality functions.Prepare and present quality performance reports to management.Health, Safety & ComplianceEnsure all depot activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.Promote a strong safety culture within the team.Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Technologies, or equivalent experience.Proven experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Depot Operations.Previous experience managing teams in an industrial environment.Strong knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.Knowledge of quality systems and standards.Good command of Microsoft Office applications and quality reporting tools.Skills & CompetenciesLeadership and people managementQuality mindset and attention to detailRoot cause analysis and problem solvingDecision making and prioritizationStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsContinuous improvement orientationAbility to work in a fast-paced operational environmentResults-driven approachPreferred QualificationsExperience in the automotive industry.Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, FMEA, 8D, and Lean methodologies.Experience with vehicle inspection, rework, or containment activities.English proficiency.Salary informations:Contratto collettivo applied: CCSL Iveco GroupGruppo professionale da CCSL: 2° gruppo professionaleRange retributivo: 39.950 euro - 47.000 euro