Quality Manager

In this role, you will lead the Quality function for a high‑volume manufacturing site specializing in injection molding of PP materials, operating 24/7 with approximately 220 employees. You will be responsible for securing product quality, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance in a highly demanding environment.  This position is part of a global organization and operates within a matrix structure, reporting both to the Site Manager and relevant Global/Regional Quality leadership. You will lead a local quality team and work cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and EHS.

Principal Accountabilities

As part of the Quality team you’ll be responsible for:

* Leading the site’s Quality function, including quality systems, audits, laboratory operations, and customer quality management.

* Ensuring compliance with food‑contact packaging requirements (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, GMP, ISO standards, local legal requirements).

* Driving continuous improvement in quality performance, scrap reduction, and process stability across all injection‑molding operations.

* Leading internal and external audits, including customer audits and certification audits.

* Managing customer complaints, implementing root cause analysis, and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

* Overseeing change control, deviation management, and product release processes.

* Monitoring and analyzing quality KPIs and reporting performance within the matrix organization.

* Coaching and developing the quality team and fostering a strong quality culture across the entire site.

* Collaborating with global and regional quality functions to implement standards, harmonize processes, and support group‑wide initiatives.

* Ensuring that all quality‑related training, documentation, and regulatory requirements are up to date and effectively implemented.

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field.

* 5+ years of experience in Quality Management within manufacturing, preferably food‑contact packaging or injection molding / plastics processing (PP preferred).

* Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP).

* Proven experience leading audits and managing customer relationships.

* Demonstrated ability to analyze process data, drive root cause analysis, and lead structured problem‑solving (e.g., 8D, PDCA, Six Sigma).

* Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across functions and regions.

* Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Personality / Attributes

* Structured, analytical, and highly detail‑oriented.

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments.

* Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

* Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, 24/7 production environment.

Additional Requirements

* Occasional travel may be required within the group (regional or global).

* Ability to work on‑site full‑time in a manufacturing environment.

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