Quality Manager, NZ

CHEP UK Ltd.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP New Zealand is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the regional Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain. You will collaborate with service centres, logistics teams, suppliers and customers to embed quality culture and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong root-cause analysis skills and the ability to translate strategy into practical quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality, compliance and operational excellence within a complex environment.
• Experience improving quality systems and leading audits and investigations.
• Experience in manufacturing or asset-intensive operations.
• Tertiary qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define clear, practical quality standards and translate strategy into action.
• Lead investigations, root-cause analysis and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve Quality Management System and SOPs across the region.
• Drive audits, certifications and regulatory compliance activities with cross-functional teams.
• Provide data-driven insights to improve performance and support decision-making.
• Deliver training to teams responsible for quality processes.

Skills

Quality Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Standards

Stakeholder Management

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

HACCP

Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Job description

## Quality Manager, NZApply: Hybrid Remote: Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand: Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand: Christchurch, Hornby, New Zealand: Auckland, Manukau City, New Zealand: Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (27 days left to apply): JR25305CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.# **Job Description**# **Key Responsibilities May Include:*** Develop, implement, and manage the Quality System and strategy for the region, ensuring alignment with corporate quality objectives.* Lead on customer quality issues driving resolution through the root cause corrective action process and supply chain solution opportunities* Oversee the maintenance, improvement, and adherence to all Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the region.* Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with management to establish and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems related to the Quality System (e.g., ISO standards, Audit Programs, GCHS, Ops Portal).* Drive and manage quality-related projects that further the overall Quality strategy, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.* Provide visibility on key quality metrics, offering data-driven insights to improve performance and support decision-making.* Deliver comprehensive training to teams responsible for quality processes, ensuring a consistent understanding and application of quality principles.* Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on complex quality and compliance matters, and providing technical support for quality audits and regulatory compliance efforts.Here is an opportunity to shape the future of quality at CHEP New Zealand, by building a culture of accountability and ownership that embeds quality into every aspect of our operations.We're looking for a leader who can strengthen quality across the business, build trusted relationships and influence positive change to achieve better outcomes.As part of the New Zealand Supply Chain Leadership Team, you'll lead CHEP New Zealand's quality strategy and Quality Management System across our end to end supply chain, partnering with Service Centres, logistics teams, suppliers, customers and key stakeholders.This isn't a traditional Quality Manager role focused purely on audits and reporting. We're seeking someone who enjoys getting out on the floor, identifying opportunities for improvement, solving problems collaboratively, and influencing meaningful change across the business. You'll combine strong quality expertise with commercial awareness and a practical, hands on approach.**What you'll do**You will play a key role in lifting capability, creating clarity around expectations and building ownership for quality across the business.You'll be responsible for:* Defining clear and practical quality standards and expectations* Providing visible leadership and translating strategy into action* Building credibility and influencing outcomes across the organisation* Developing strong partnerships with customers and key stakeholders* Maintaining high standards while supporting continuous improvement* Leading and improving CHEP New Zealand's Quality Management System* Driving quality performance across Service Centres, logistics and supply chain partners* Building capability and accountability across leaders and teams* Leading investigations, root cause analysis and improvement initiatives* Supporting audits, certification requirements and compliance activities**What will make you successful**You'll be someone who:* Brings energy, curiosity and a passion for improvement* Is comfortable engaging people at all levels of the organisation* Can influence without direct authority and create commitment to change* Builds credibility and strong working relationships quickly* Maintains high standards while working collaboratively with others* Simplifies complex quality requirements and makes them practical* Is equally comfortable developing strategy and solving operational issues* Uses data and insight to drive meaningful improvement**What you'll bring**You'll have experience leading quality, compliance and operational excellence within a complex operational or manufacturing environment. You'll also have experience improving quality systems, leading audits and investigations, and delivering results through collaboration.A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred although not essential, with experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing or asset intensive operations highly regarded. Qualifications or experience in ISO 9001, Lead Auditor, HACCP, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence would be advantageous. You’ll bring a practical, solutions focused approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and work closely with operational teams.**The opportunity**Success in this role will be measured by your ability to create clarity around what great quality looks like, strengthen capability and accountability, and help embed quality into the way we work every day.If you're an experienced quality leader who combines technical credibility with influence, the ability to balance this alongside customer needs and operational demands, together with a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. #LI-MK1 # **Remote Type**Hybrid Remote# # **Skills to succeed in the role**Adaptability, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Empathy, Experimentation, Quality Auditing, Quality Standards, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Training Delivery, Understand Customers**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.****Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [e-mail].**