Quality Manager Spain

Ontex; Segovia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontex Segovia plant is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality and Laboratory team, drive excellence in quality and sustainability of production, and ensure products meet customer specifications.

You will implement and improve management systems, foster continuous improvement, and collaborate with international stakeholders to align with Ontex values.

This strategic role reports to the plant leadership team and offers opportunity to influence quality and sustainability across the business.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science or related field.
• Experience leading a team of 15+ people.
• Strong communication, impact and influencing skills.
• English proficiency at B2/C1.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality and Laboratory team, ensuring that all products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications and defined standards.
• Lead and continuously improve Quality and Sustainability Management Systems, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO, IFS, BRC, PEFC, FSC, and OEKO-TEX®.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the plant.
• Make decisions based on and analyze key indicators related to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental impact.
• Identify, build, and develop the team, fostering a culture of growth and learning aligned with our values.
• Ensure compliance with BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), promoting ethical and sustainable practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Influencing skills

Strategic mindset

Agility / adaptability

Education

University degree in Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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At Ontex, we are making everyday life easier across generations. Worldwide our 5,500 colleagues are taking pride in their work, guided by our values – Passion, Reliability, Integrity, Drive and Everyone. Every day they are developing, producing, and distributing affordable and sustainable baby, woman and adult personal care products.

As a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions for retailer brands and healthcare partners, founded in Belgium in 1979 and listed on Euronext Brussels, we believe that innovation should be accessible to everyone.

As we continue being 'Here for you’, we’re looking for a Quality Manager Spainto join our Qualityteam.

As aQuality Manager, you will play a key leadership role at our Segovia plant, driving excellence in Quality and the Sustainability of our production.

You will lead the Quality team, ensuring the highest standards in production while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

This is a strategic and operational position, where you will contribute both to day-to-day impact and to long-term innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Quality and Laboratory team, ensuring that all products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications and defined standards.
• Lead and continuously improve Quality and Sustainability Management Systems, ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO, IFS, BRC, PEFC, FSC, and OEKO-TEX®.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the team and across the plant.
• Make decisions based on and analyze key indicators related to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental impact.
• Identify, build, and develop the team, fostering a culture of growth and learning aligned with our values.
• Ensure compliance with BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), promoting ethical and sustainable practices.

Your profile

• University degree in Science or a related field.
• Agilility learner, with experience in talent development (team of +15 people), as well as strong communication, impact, and influencing skills.
• Solution-oriented, with a strategic mindset and a strong focus on challenges and results.
• High level of English (B2/C1).
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Why is this position a great opportunity?

• You will lead a complex and demanding operation with a broad product portfolio.
• You will work closely with plant teams as well as international stakeholders.
• You will have a direct impact on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, both locally and globally.
• You will contribute to talent development and to strengthening Ontex’s culture.
• You will be part of the plant’s Leadership Team and involved in strategic decision-making for the plant and its teams.

At our Segovia plant, you will be part of a dynamic 24/7 operation, featuring:

• +700 Employees
• 3 product categories: Baby Care, Femcare, and Incontinence
• +17 production lines with different technologies