Plant Quality Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Dębica; On-site; PLN 14,260 - 14,800; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Poland seeks a Quality Control Lead to head QC operations across the site, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards. You will oversee QA systems, product testing, documentation, audits and regulatory compliance while guiding the QC team.

You will drive continuous improvement, investigate quality issues and customer complaints, monitor quality metrics, and partner with Operations to reduce non-conformances and maintain ISO 9001/14001 standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Production Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, auditing, and RCA/RCCA problem-solving.
• Experience developing and implementing quality procedures and managing quality documentation.
• Solid knowledge of ISO standards; Internal Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related quality systems.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control operations and ensure a safe, compliant working environment in line with company policies and ISO9001/14001 standards.
• Manage QC systems, oversee site-manufactured batch quality, and ensure accurate and timely preparation of Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Conformity.
• Supervise and develop the QC team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and training.
• Maintain the electronic QC Record Management System and ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Monitor and report key quality metrics (batches, OTMIS, distressed batches, complaints) and drive improvement actions with Operations.
• Review product quality complaints and out of specification approvals for Manufacturing and Finished Products. Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards and manage internal/external audit schedules.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the site and contribute to problem‑solving initiatives with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee laboratory operations, workflow planning, and equipment procedures (calibration, documentation, instructions).

Skills

Quality management systems

RCA/RCCA problem-solving

English proficiency

Auditing

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Production Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal Auditor tools

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for leading Quality Control operations and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across the site. Oversees quality systems, product testing, quality documentation, audits, and regulatory compliance while leading the Quality Control team. Drives continuous improvement initiatives, investigates quality issues and customer complaints, monitors quality performance metrics, and partners with operational teams to improve product quality, reduce non-conformances, and maintain company and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Control operations and ensure a safe, compliant working environment in line with company policies and ISO9001/14001 standards.
• Manage QC systems, oversee site‑manufactured batch quality, and ensure accurate and timely preparation of Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Conformity.
• Supervise and develop the QC team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and training.
• Maintain the electronic QC Record Management System and ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Monitor and report key quality metrics (batches, OTMIS, distressed batches, complaints) and drive improvement actions with Operations.
• Review product quality complaints and out of specification approvals for Manufacturing and Finished Products. Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards and manage internal/external audit schedules.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the site and contribute to problem‑solving initiatives with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee laboratory operations, workflow planning, and equipment procedures (calibration, documentation, instructions).

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Production Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, auditing, and RCA/RCCA problem‑solving.
• Experience developing and implementing quality procedures and managing quality documentation.
• Solid knowledge of ISO standards; Internal Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related quality systems.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Salary range: 14,260 - 14 800 PLN

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.