Quality Assurance Manager — Lead, Improve & Release

Loparex B.V.; Apeldoorn; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for initiative

Growth opportunities

International environment

Dynamic team culture

Job summary

Loparex B.V. in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to own and enhance the site quality system (ISO 9001 and GMP) and ensure compliant product release. You report to the Global Quality Director and manage a team of QA and QC staff on site.

You will lead, coach and develop the team, drive CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with production to sustain operational excellence in a global leader. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level of thinking; degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial role within a production-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, including SPC, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Experience in quality roles within regulated industries (pharma/medical devices) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control team and drive the execution and improvement of results.
• Eliminating quality losses: Develop and execute master plans to address quality losses and build capability; evaluate and improve inspection/testing effectiveness.
• Non-conformities: Identify and isolate non-conforming products, determine root causes and recommend improvements.
• Release & inspection: Oversee inspection and testing of materials and products, with final responsibility for product release.
• Process ownership: Manage QMS, audits, CAPAs, deviations, risk management and releases; act as process owner for customer complaints and quality-related meetings.
• Coaching: Coach on root cause problem solving for chronic quality issues and develop Continuous Improvement and Lean skills.
• Health checks & training: Conduct quality health checks, witness audits, identify gaps and coordinate training plans.
• Compliance: Ensure work follows procedures and safety/health/environment/quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

QA Management

ISO 9001

GMP

Lean/Six Sigma

Statistical methods

Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/related

Job description

Loparex B.V. in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to own and enhance the site quality system (ISO 9001 and GMP) and ensure compliant product release. You report to the Global Quality Director and manage a team of QA and QC staff on site.

You will lead, coach and develop the team, drive CAPAs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with production to sustain operational excellence in a global leader. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.