Quality Control Manager

ASIA PULP AND PAPER; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 2,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pulp and Paper is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager for its Karawang mill. This full-time role oversees QA/QC activities across manufacturing operations and acts as a strategic partner to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, 15 years in QA/QC within pulp/paper or manufacturing, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, along with experience with quality management software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in quality assurance and quality control, preferably in pulp, paper or manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record of managing quality control teams and implementing effective quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive quality control procedures across all manufacturing processes.
• Oversee daily operations of the quality control team, including testing, inspection and monitoring of products at various production stages.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage non-conformance reporting and implement CAPA to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with production, operations and engineering teams to address quality concerns and optimise processes.
• Maintain detailed quality documentation, records and reports for stakeholder reporting.
• Lead training and development programmes for quality control personnel to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality specifications and product performance.
• Monitor and evaluate quality control equipment and laboratory instrumentation to ensure accuracy and calibration compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

ISO knowledge

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Quality management software

Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)

Job description

About us
Asia Pulp and Paper is a leading pulp and paper manufacturer with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and services across the manufacturing, transport and logistics sector. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental responsibility in everything we do. With operations spanning multiple facilities, we are dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in our manufacturing processes.

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to join our team at our Karawang mill. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in ensuring our products meet the stringent quality standards required by our customers and regulatory bodies. As Quality Control Manager, you will oversee all quality assurance and control activities across our manufacturing operations, serving as a key strategic partner in maintaining our reputation for excellence and driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive quality control procedures and standards across all manufacturing processes

Oversee the daily operations of the quality control team, including testing, inspection and monitoring of products at various production stages

Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements

Analyse quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement

Manage non-conformance reporting and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues

Collaborate with production, operations and engineering teams to address quality concerns and optimise manufacturing processes

Maintain detailed quality documentation, records and reports for internal and external stakeholder reporting

Lead training and development programmes for quality control personnel to ensure consistent application of quality standards

Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality specifications and product performance

Monitor and evaluate quality control equipment and laboratory instrumentation to ensure accuracy and calibration compliance

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline

Minimum 15 years of professional experience in quality assurance and quality control, preferably within pulp, paper or manufacturing industries

Proven track record of managing quality control teams and implementing effective quality management systems

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other relevant international quality and environmental standards

Experience with quality management software and laboratory information systems

Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia; additional languages are an advantage

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage cross-functional teams

Knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes is highly desirable

Willing to be based in Karawang, West Java

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Berapa gaji bulanan yang kamu inginkan?
• Berapa tahun pengalaman kerjamu sebagai Manajer QC?
• Kualifikasi mana yang kamu miliki?
• Berapa tahun pengalaman kerjamu di Industri Pulp Dan Kertas?

Packaging, Paper & Forest Products More than 10,000 employees

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.